Growing up to 1 m (3 ft), Viper's Bugloss is a perennial with abundant hair. It features thick spikes of pink to violet blooms and small, thorny leaves.
History & Folklore
Snake's bugloss, as its name implies, was once believed to be an effective treatment for snake bites. According to the 1656 book The Art of Simplifying by herbalist William Coles, the plant's stalks resembled those of a snake or viper, and it was considered a unique remedy against poison and scorpion stings. English herbalist Nicholas Culpeper had also praised the plant for its ability to repel "the biting of vipers" four years earlier.
Habitat & Cultivation
It is typically found in low-lying areas throughout Europe, including beside highways and on uncultivated soil. The blooming tops are typically harvested in late July.
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 203-204.
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