Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as globe amaranth, is an edible plants that has been widely used in herbal medicine around the world. In Trinidad, the flowers are boiled to make a tea which is used for baby gripe, oliguria, cough and diabetes. Caribbean folk medicine historically used globe amaranth to relieve prostate and reproductive problems. The purple inflorescence has been used as a remedy for several respiratory inflammation conditions including bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, and whooping cough…least to say, it makes for not only a very pretty, but also health boosting gin garnish!
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Weight: 5 grams
Tin size: 65mm in diameter x 35mm height
