Edelweiss

has greater antioxidant potential than alpha-tocopherol, a significant form of Vitamin E present in leafy green vegetables, seeds, and nuts; edelweiss contains leontopodic acid.

The antioxidant activity of this delicate flower is twice the antioxidant power of vitamin C (which is crazy strong).

can help fortify skin against environmental stressors, like UV radiation, pollution, and free radicals.

slows premature aging and reduces wrinkles.

can fight many bacterial infections.

used for abdominal aches, bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery (infectious diarrhea, which killed king james VI), fever, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, & ear infections.

edelweiss extracts can be used to reverse baldness and regrow hair follicles permanently. far superior to pharmaceuticals like Rogaine.

may cause mild stomach upset or allergic reactions.

says not edible but also says you can eat it cuz it’s not toxic. ig just don’t treat it like food.

europeans have put it into teas for centuries, so it’ll be fine like that.

Hardiness Zones 3-9.

the seeds need cold to germinate, therefore either sow in autumn or stratify in spring Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks in a plastic bag to start germination.

Edelweiss seeds are very small, so do not cover them. Just gently press seeds into the soil in the starter tray. Water from underneath the tray.

Drought-tolerant once established.