Medicinal Properties
Leaves and roots can be used on sores, cuts, burns, boils and skin inflamation. Edible roots contain gluten and can be eaten like potato or dried and ground for use like wheat flour. Dried pollen can be used as an anti coagulant. Historical use includes treatment of period pains, haemorage, vaginitis and cystitis.
Where to find it on property
We have bullrushes in both ponds, the upper ‘Qwe Qwe’ pond and the lower ‘Ponyo’ pond, as well as in the marsh off the south side of the south lawn, where a spring drains to the south meadow.