Herb guide › Bluecurls
Bluecurls
A strongly aromatic annual or perennial herb with upright branching stems, narrow green leaves, and distinctive whorls of small blue to violet flowers. Trichostema dichotomum has a noticeable mint-like aroma and a mildly bitter, herbaceous flavor. Dried aerial parts produce a pale green to golden infusion.
Traditionally used for
Bloating, Gas, Indigestion, Tension, Nervous tension
Potential benefits
Digestive aid, carminative, relaxation, antioxidant, antipasmodic, nervine
Ingredients
Bluecurls Aerial parts, Trichostema dichotomum
Origin
United States
How it is traditionally prepared
1 tsp dried aerial parts per 8 oz hot water, steep 5–10 minutes, 1 cup daily. Use short-term because standardized safety data are limited.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Human clinical evidence is limited. Avoid concentrated medicinal preparations during pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety information is insufficient.
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