Sanguisorba officinalis

Sanguisorba officinalis

Great Burnet

Great Burnet is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, northern Asia, and northern North America. It thrives in grasslands, particularly on grassy banks.

Details

Order:

Rosales

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Sanguisorba

Chemistry:

The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including Sanguiin H-6, a dimeric ellagitannin known for its cytotoxic properties, and Ziyuglycoside II, a triterpenoid saponin. These compounds have been studied for their potential therapeutic effects.

Uses:

The plant is used for erosion control and as a bioremediator to reclaim derelict sites like landfills. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant, with the cultivar 'Tanna' being widely available and recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as Di Yu and used to cool the blood, stop bleeding, clear heat, and heal wounds. Specifically, the root is used to treat bloody dysentery, nosebleeds, and is applied topically to treat burns and insect bites.

Flowering time:

June or July

Sowing time:

Plant height:

1 meter

Flower color:

Red or pink

Suitable habitat:

Grasslands, particularly on grassy banks

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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