what is gorse used for
Other uses: The seeds can be soaked and used as a flea repellent. Gorse bushes are highly flammable, and in many areas bundles of gorse were used to fire traditional bread ovens. Gorse wood has been used to make small objects; being non-toxic, it is especially suited for cutlery. In spite of its durability it is not used for construction because the plant is too small and the wood is unstable, being prone to warping.
Family: Leguminosae. Medicinal use of Gorse: Gorse has never played much of a role in herbal medicine, though its flowers have been used in the treatment of jaundice and as a treatment for scarlet fever in children. The seed is said to be astringent and has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea and stones.