Health

The leaves contain about 5.65% protein, 1.2% fat, 11% carbohydrate, 1.7% ash, 74.5% water from <pfaf.org>

It contains the bioflavonoids: quercetin and kaempferol and vanillic, caffeic and gallic acid along with tannins and saponisides. Salad burnet also contains vitamins C, A and some of the B-complex ones, along with the minerals iron and potassium. from <herbs-treatsandtastes>

You can drink salad burnet in water, wine or tea as an immune boosting tonic and blood strengthener. It has been ingested for centuries as a plague deterrent, health booster and delicious way to fix up off wine. We discovered it acts as a blood coagulant when used in poultices applied to wounds.

“Use an infusion to make a cosmetic facial wash for sunburn and troubled skin. Salad Burnet may be medically beneficial as a general tonic full of vitamin C (2 cups of tea per day dosage); for the digestive system to relieve hemorrhoids, diarrhea and help digestion; also for the urinary system health as a mild diuretic.” [healthyliving-herbs]

“Small burnet is used as a folk medicine in Europe and the Middle East as an astringent to stop bleeding and to treat gout and rheumatism. Medical studies in Europe, Turkey and Iran have shown small burnet may have anti-HIV activity, caused lowered blood sugar and provided protection against ulcers in mice, and may have fungicidal activity” [usda]

“The whole herb is best harvested in July and hung in an airy, sunny room to dry if used homeopathically in small bundles so that the air can pass through it. An infusion of the whole herb can help in fevers to promote sweating, and can be used on wounds. It used to be recommended to those suffering from gout and rheumatism. It contains the bioflavonoids, tannins and saponisides. It also contains vitamins C, A and some of the B-complexes, along with the minerals, iron and potassium…. The tea is good for fevers and for diarrhea and upset stomachs. It can also be used on the skin to clean wounds.” [herbs-treatsandtastes]