Pasque flower
Latin name
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Common names
Hooded flower, Easter flower, sleep flower
Plant description
The pasque flower is a Spring bloomer. From a vertical root grow up to 25 cm high flower stems, silky hair. At the end you can find the pasque flower large, blue and bell-shaped flowers with yellow stamens.
Heyday: March to May.
Occurrence: In sunny, dry locations, the pasque flower stands under nature protection, therefore collecting is not permitted.
Plant parts used medicinally
The pasque flower itself is used to make medicinal products.
Ingredients
- Protoanemonin (becomes less poisonous anemonin when drying)
- Saponins
- Tannins
Medicinal effect and application
Because of her strong toxicity The pasque flower is used for irritation only in homeopathic preparation. The pasque flower is made of the fresh plant collected at flowering time manufactured.
Use in homeopathy
The pasque flower is a important homeopathic and prescription only to the D3. It is used for many different complaints such as
- Period disturbances
- Menopause
- Discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract
- Varicose veins and phlebitis
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes and nose
Patients who are treated with pasque flowers have no thirstAll complaints get better with exercise and in the open air, worse with rest. The patients freeze very easily, Nevertheless the symptoms worsen with warmth.
In the case of acute illnesses, the dosage of the homeopathically processed pasque flower is recommended D4 to D12, with chronic courses also like higher potencies (D30).
Side effects
Due to its toxicity, the pasque flower should only be used in homoeopathic preparation be used.
