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Biting Stonecrop - Sedum acre (Crassulaceae)
(wall pepper, golden-carpet, gold moss)
Description: Mat forming succulent perennial shrub with sprawling stems and branches that grow erect up to 8 in and are crowded with small circular leaves that are hot and peppery to the taste. In midsummer leafy stems extend to bear bright yellow 5 petalled flowers in loose clusters.
Uses: Use leaves fresh or dried in warmth. Plants were often grown on roof as a charm against lightening. Bruised leaves are soothing for wounds, bruises and minor burns. CAUTION: Slightly poisonous, internal use may cause dizziness and nausea.
Infusion: Used to prepare more delicate parts of plants. 3 cups of water to 1 ounce dry herb or 1.5 ounce of fresh herbs; pour the freshly boiled water over herbs in a pot, cover the pot and let the herbs steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Refrigerate unused portions, lasts up to 24 hours.
Tincture: A tincture is a good solution for long term treatment as will store for up to two years. 8 ounces of dried herb, 1.5 cups of alcohol (grain alcohol like Everclear), and 4 cups of water; Chop your herbs up finely and put them in a glass jar with a good tight fitting lid. Pour the liquid over the herbs and tighten the lid. Keep the jar in a warm, dark place for 2 weeks. Shake the jar every two days. After the two weeks, strain the liquid off through cheesecloth into a clean colored glass jar and store away from heat and direct sunlight.
Medicinal uses: piles, wounds, abscesses, bruises, minor burns
