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Aster, New England

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Scientific Name: Aster novae-angliae
Common Name: New England Aster
Other Common Names:
New England Aster
Plant Type: Perennial
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 4-9
Germination: Easy. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks will improve
germination rates. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 70°c.
Number of Seeds Per Pack: 50
Uses: Medicinal
Notes: American Indian herb used for fevers, catarah, and pains. Used as a love medicine by the Iroquois.
ASTER NOVAE-ANGLIAE Native people have used the roots of this plant for fever, catarrh and pain. The Iroquois used it as a 'love medicine' and as a 'smudging' herb to revive the unconscious. This showy North American native displays its deep violet flowers in the fall.
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Any statement made concerning medical
conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
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