Lycopodium Clavatum
Lycopodium Herb / Lycopodium Clavatum / Runinng Clubmoss Herb / Organic Dried Bulk Herb
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Lycopodium Clavatum
Other Names: Common club moss, stag's-horn clubmoss, running clubmoss, ground pine, wolf's-foot clubmoss
Lycopodium clavatum is the most widespread species in the genus Lycopodium in the clubmoss family. This perennial plant produces upright shoots about 3-8" tall (excluding any reproductive structures) from long horizontal stems.
The horizontal stems run above the ground in the leaf litter; they branch sparingly . The horizontal stems are pale to medium green, terete, and glabrous; distributed sparsely to moderately along their sides, there are tiny scale-like leaves about 3 mm. long that are appressed to slightly spreading.
Usage: To prepare a tea, take 1 tsp of Lycopodium Herb and pour with 200 ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes. After this time strain the tea and drink.
Traditional Use
Stag's horn clubmoss is an ancient, evergreen creeping plant of mountain forests, with a long history in Slavic folk herbalism. It is traditionally used:
- Under the guidance of a herbalist, in short courses to support the body's natural cleansing
- Externally, in washes and baths for the skin
Harvest & Character
Dried, densely leafy creeping stems, each tiny leaf ending in a fine white hair.
Please note: A potent herb with strong-acting compounds: for internal use only under the guidance of a doctor or herbalist. Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding or children.
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