Erica cinerea (bell heather) is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, native to western and central Europe. It is a low, spreading shrub growing to 15-60 cm (5.9-23.6 in) tall, with fine needle-like leaves 4-8 mm (0.16-0.31 in) long arranged in whorls of three. The flowers are bell-shaped, purple (rarely white), 4-7 mm (0.16-0.28 in) long, produced in mid- to late summer. The flowers are dry, similar in texture to the strawflower.The Latin specific epithet cinerea means "ash coloured".
1.Heather is a plant. The flower, leaf, and plant top are used to make medicine.
2.People take heather as a tea for kidney and lower urinary tract conditions, prostate enlargement, fluid retention, gout, arthritis, sleep disorders, breathing problems, cough, and colds. They also take it for digestive disorders such as diarrhea, spasms, and stomach pain (colic), and for diseases of the liver and gallbladder. It is sometimes used to cause sweating.
3.In combination with other herbs, heather is used for treating diabetes, menstrual discomfort, menopause, and nervous exhaustion. Other uses include stimulation of digestion and regulation of the circulatory system.
Product name:Bell heather extract
Latin name:Erica cinerea
Specification: 10:1
Part used:Herb
Appearance: fine brown yellow powder
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