Lady Bane

About

Common Names

Lady Bane / Ecaiar Ekia (Waejir)

Classification

Herbaceous Flower

Description

The distinctive blue “hood” over a white stamen is the most striking feature of this flowering herb.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

• Abortifacient - This plant is specifically used to undo unwanted pregnancies, but the damage to the woman can render her barren.
• Aperient and Emmenagogue - The flowers of this plant are an emmenagogue and mild aperient.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious