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Herbs by Common or Folk name 'L'
Lamb's Ears
Stachys lanata
 Not currently in popular herbal use, this herb, nonetheless continues to work.
As with Wood Betony, it speeds up the healing of cuts and scratches that happen during the 'gentle art' of gardening.
It makes a wonderful addition to the moonlight garden and will continue to grow year after year if you trim back before it goes to seed but after the flower has set.
30 fresh seeds $3.50
Larkspur
Consolida ambigua
 A cottage garden favourite with a long history of herbal use.
The spurred flowers come in blue to white and can grow to 1m in height.
The leaf juice is effective for haemorrhoids and other blood filled swellings and the seeds which are quite toxic make a very acceptable natural insecticide.
100 seeds $3.50
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
 A well known, clumping grass with the unmistakeable aroma, this herb is easy to grow and keep and so convenient to use.
Mainly used as a culinary herb, the leaves and stems of the lemongrass are beneficial to the stomach, and as an antiseptic. The essential oil within the plant is useful for improving circulation and muscle tone.
It can be dried but we use it fresh if possible. Left alone in the garden it will continue to reproduce itself indefinitely but it can be grown in pots for convenience.
30+ fresh seeds $5.50
Loofa
(Lufa)
Luffa cylindrica
 At present it is undergoing research as a potential treatment for diabetes.
Tests so far are proving that is effective and has no side effects.
Our best use of the plant is the wonderful sponge like character of the dried peeled fruit.
Invigorating in the shower.
The flower buds, shoots and young leaves are edible.
20 + Seeds $3.50
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