Herb bennet, Avens HERB SEEDS, (Geum urbanum) PERENNIAL

Also known as wood avens, arthritis plant, old man's whiskers, or herb Bennet, this perennial member of the rose family is said to have many medicinal benefits. It is thought to treat several ailments but has most notably gained in popularity in recent years for the treatment of arthritis. Avens Geum urbanum Uses: Medicinal Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 5-9) When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall Ease of Germination: Easy (Herb bennet) Once known as the herba benedicta, the blessed herb. In the Middle Ages the plant was thought to evoke the presence of Christ and offer protection against evil influence. It appears as a decorative feature in the stonework and stained glass of Medieval cathedrals, the three leaves symbolizing the Trinity, and the five-petalled flowers the five wounds of the crucifixion. Medicinally it is thought to be beneficial against stomach upset, and as an external application to wounds. It contains tannins that give it an astringen