Houseleek

The leaves are an astringent and when broken in two can be applied to burns, insect bites and other skin problems. Press the juice from the leaf onto the infected part.

Useful for relief from stinging nettles.

To soften skin around corns, bind one leaf for a few hours, soak foot in water in attempt to remove corn. Repeat as necessary.

Infuse as a tea for septic throats, bronchitis and mouth ailments. It is also said that chewing a few leaves can ease toothache.

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