Family: Asteraceae
Height: 40cm
Mainly used to stimulate the moult in rabbits. Has a laxative effect so use sparingly.
Make sure you have the right plant, related species such as ragwort are toxic!
Constituents: Chemically, Groundsel contains senecin and seniocine. The juice is slightly acrid, but emollient.
Actions: Diaphoretic, antiscorbutic, purgative, diuretic, anthelmintic
