Scarlet pimpernel is an ancient herbal remedy for bites of snakes, scorpions and rabid animals, and was said to calm the rages of adults and children.
This is another little herb I found growing wild in my local riverbed. I’ve also found some patches in my own property.
Historically it has been used for wound healing, infections, joint pain, mental diseases, melancholy, stings, bites, all swellings, jaundice, dropsy, nettle and other plant rashes, fevers, herpes, depression, cancer, epilepsy, itchy skin, warts and much much more.
Scarlet Pimpernel may contain mild toxins so is best used with the advice of a qualified herbalist.