Taxonomy
- Family Name: Plumbaginaceae
- Botanical Name: Armeria maritima
- Common Name: Thrift, sea pink
Description
Sea thrift is rarely used in herbal medicine, though the dried flowering plant is antibiotic and has been used in the treatment of obesity, some nervous disorders and urinary infections. It cannot be used externally as an antibiotic poultice because it can cause dermatitis or local irritation.
There are no medicinal uses listed for Armeria maritima.
Toxicity
None reported
References:
plantdatabase.kpu.ca/Plant/arma
missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/
Synonyms:
Armeria maritima subsp. alpina
Armeria maritima var. alboi
Disclaimer: Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) does not advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Any information in the recommended resources should be regarded as being for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any medical or health treatment.
Photo: Dave Riddell
Text: Jane Kerr
