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- Where does Pipsissewa grow?
- What is Pipsissewa herb?
- How do you use striped wintergreen?
- Can you eat spotted wintergreen?
Where does Pipsissewa grow?
Pipsissewa, any evergreen, herbaceous plant of the genus Chimaphila, of the heath family (Ericaceae). C. umbellata, sometimes also called prince's pine, love-in-winter, and wintergreen, occurs in North America from Canada to Mexico and in Europe and Japan.
What is Pipsissewa herb?
Pipsissewa is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Pipsissewa is used for urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones, fluid retention, spasms, epilepsy, anxiety, and cancer. Some people apply it directly to the skin for treating sores and blisters.
How do you use striped wintergreen?
Unlike some medicinal plants, striped wintergreen also has the benefit of being delicious. A hot cup of wintergreen tea sweetened with local honey warms your heart and feeds your soul. Chewing a few leaves will freshen your breath and help with a dry mouth, in addition to treating sore throats and mouth sores.
Can you eat spotted wintergreen?
Edible parts of Spotted Wintergreen:
The leaves are used as a snack, being nibbled for their refreshing qualities. In Mexico the herb is used as a catalyst in the preparation of "tesguino", an alcoholic beverage produced from sprouted maize.
