The seeds of this plant are used to obtain the dye Turkish red when extracted with alcohol. When extracted with water a yellow dye is obtained. The plant has been used to treat pain, skin inflammations, and tumors. It has also been found to be effective against parasites and bacterial infections. It needs a rich sandy dry soil. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz: $4.50; 1/4 oz: $8.50; 1/2 oz: $16.00; 1 oz: $30.00 - 18,800 seeds/oz