Geranium robertianum flower, Herb-Robert, Red Robin, Death come quickly, Storksbill,
Geranium robertianum, (syn. Robertiella robertiana) commonly known as Herb-Robert, Red Robin, Death come quickly, Storksbill, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, or (in North America) Robert Geranium, is a common species of cranesbill native to Europe and parts of Asia, North America, and North Africa. In traditional herbalism, Herb Robert was used as a remedy for toothache and nosebleeds and as a vulnerary (used for or useful in healing wounds.) Freshly picked leaves have an odor resembling burning tires when crushed, and if they are rubbed on the body the smell is said to repel active ingredients are tannins, a bitter compound called geraniin, and essential oils. It was carried to attract good luck, and due to its analogical association with storks, to enhance fertility
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