Naturopathy

Cowslip

Synonyms in a broader sense

Latin name: Primula veris

Common names: Auritzel, sky key, petri flower, primrose

Family: Primrose family

Plant description

The rhizome is very fiber richthat are leaves growing from it oval and hairy below. The terminal ones sit on a whitish-green and angular stem Flower umbels, the flowers tubular, spread out above, bright yellow.

Flowering time: March to April.

Occurrence: In spring on meadows.

Plant parts used medicinally

The root and the blossoms. The flowers (together with the calyx) are im springwho have favourited roots in autumn harvested. The cowslip root is allowed for nature conservation reasons only with permission dig!

ingredients

Saponins ( up to 10%), Flavones, volatile oil, Silica, Tanning agent.

Effect and application

Cowslip flowers Act weaker than the root, but they are allowed in contrast to the root without permission to be collected. Cowslip contributes dry bronchitisBronchitis. The drug ensures the liquefaction of the bronchial secretions and makes it easier Coughing up. Not at cough use because the drug promotes the urge to cough.

As a component of tea blends against all forms of cold cough, primrose root is very suitable.

preparation

Key flower tea: 1 teaspoon of roots or 2 teaspoons of flowers are heated to the boil with ¼ l of water. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Sweetened with honey at Cough 2 to 3 cups a day drink.

Primrose root syrup: Boil 1 tablespoon of chopped primrose root with a little water for 10 minutes. Add honey until you get a syrupy liquid. One can cough 1 teaspoon several times a day take full.

Combination with other medicinal plants

Tea mixture for cold coughs:

30.0 g primrose root / 10.0 g anise, crushed / 10.0 g fennel, crushed, 10.0 g mallown leaves. Pour a large cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of this mixture, let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Sweetened with honey up to 3 cups daily drink.