Cynoglossum officinale - Hound's tongue

Hound’s tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) is a biennial or perennial herb used externally as a poultice for wounds, piles, and minor injuries. The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and is not used as a food.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Biennial
• Perennial

Footnotes

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