Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed NotebookFR · EN
Hymenopappus filifolius
Hymenopappus filifolius
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: Plant poorly documented by modern research: caution requires limiting use to occasional and traditional applications only. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women due to lack of safety data. Do not administer to children. Consult a healthcare professional or experienced herbalist before any use, due to the lack of studies on its toxicity.
Where to find it
Sourcing the plant
This plant grows wild in arid and semi-desert regions of the American West; it is not commonly available in European herbalist shops nor cultivated in France.
Harvest season
When to harvest it
The root was traditionally harvested in autumn, once the aerial parts had withered, a period when the plant's reserves are concentrated there.
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