Field Scabious

OTHER NAME(S): Bluebuttons, Escabiosa, Gypsy's-Rose, Knautie des Champs, Langue de Vache, Lengua de Vaca, Oreille d'Âne, Oreille de Lapin, Scabieuse des Champs, Knautia arvensis, Scabiosa arvensis, Escabiosa de campo, Knautie des champs

Overview

Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Some people use field scabious for cough, sore throat, wound healing, and various other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

References
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.