Do Medicinal Herbs Lose Potency When They Bolt?

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growers1 Charles City, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 22, 2011

I was wondering if medicinal herbs lost their potency once they go to bolt, particularly Feverfew? I know with most culinary herbs they aren't as good once they've flowered. Does anyone know if this also affects the plants medicinal properties?

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McCool Millbury, MA(Zone 5a) Jun 26, 2011

This probably won't be much help -- it really depends on the plant. If you want to make a tincture with St. John's Wort, for instance, you need the flowers.

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