Two varieties of Pipsissewa have documented use in Herbal Medicine and both grow in my region: Chimaphila maculata - Spotted Wintergreen and Chimaphila umbellata - PipsissewaJudson Carroll, Master Herbalist is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
I have to go down the mountain just a bit. Mimosa julibrison is common in the Carolinas. I use the blossoms a lot for allergies and as a mild sedative.
Oh really??? I did not know they had these properties. We love ours (we have 2 on our property) because they’re nitrogen fixers, so help our food crops immensely!
I’ve not heard of these before (which isn’t all that surprising), so I’m grateful to learn about them. I’ll do some research to see if any grow here.
Do you have mimosa trees out where you are?
I have to go down the mountain just a bit. Mimosa julibrison is common in the Carolinas. I use the blossoms a lot for allergies and as a mild sedative.
Oh really??? I did not know they had these properties. We love ours (we have 2 on our property) because they’re nitrogen fixers, so help our food crops immensely!