Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sempervivum tectorum, Hen-and-chicks or HouseleekThe Latin botanical name has an historical reference. Charlemagne (742-814 A.D.) recommended that his subjects plant these hardy prolific plants on the roof of their houses to ward off lightening and fire. The leaves contain tannins and mucilage that are soothing to skin. It is used in the treatment of burns, skin wounds and infections Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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