A Short-Lived Perennial Curlycup Gumweed (Grindelia Squarrosa) pushes out of the ground near the end of July and comes in to bloom mid August.
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Preferring dry, disturbed and overgrazed pastures, Curlycup gumweed will take advantage of barren and moist areas as well.
Forming pure stands in waste places, depleted rangelands along roadsides and railroad tracts. Thriving in drought conditions from seaside to 8,ooo feet in elevation.
Curlycup Gumweed is unpalatable to livestock due to the high amounts of tannins, resin and volatile oils. Yet, this weed / wildflower provides many benefits for both Humans and Insects.
Marking the start of our Fall nectar flow Curlycup Gumweed provides protein and carbohydrates which is needed by all bees to stay strong through Winter. Curlycup’s gummy resin is full of anti-microbial Turpenes used by Honey bees to create Propolis.
Human health benefits of Grindelia Squarrosa
Educational information, always consult your Doctor before using Gumweed!
American Indians would collect the leaves and flowering heads, these would be dried and made into a strong tea. This tea was used for many types of Lung problems.
Gumweed protects the Lungs and is an expectorant helping to clear the lungs of infections. It is also known the the medical community for it’s ability to relieve asthma while reducing swelling of the lungs.
Curlycup gumweed resin was also used to treat raw skin and saddle sores by Native American Indians.
Curlycup gumweed was known for it’s health benefits by early American settlers and is still being study by many Universities in North America.
Such a wonderful weed that can be used for health and healing by both Insect and Human. The next time you see it, get you some of the flower heads just in case COVID- 19 shows it’s ugly head.