Yerba del Lobo
Helenium hoopesii
Family: Asteracea
Herbaceus perennial. Native to the mountains of the western United
States. This sesquiterpene-rich plant is Arnica-like, but much hardier,
bigger and in general simply coarser. A liniment may be prepared
of the entire dried plant. It will help resolve bruises, is a useful
application for vericosities, and in general works like Arnica as an anti-inflammatory
for injury or sprain. Cultivation: Easy. Sow in
early spring or provide 2 weeks cold conditioning. Plant likes plenty
of water. Space plants 2 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 3 feet.
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