Lamb flowers for cough. Useful and medicinal properties of spring primrose (ram). Primrose drink
Spring primrose (rams)
The generic name comes from the Latin prima - first, as the plant blooms in early spring. The specific definition is derived from the Latin ver - spring for the same reason.
Primrose - perennial herbaceous plant with a vertical or oblique growing rhizome. The stem is round, erect, succulent and represents a flower arrow 15-30 cm high. Only its lower part with short internodes bears a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are ovate or oblong-ovate with a blunt apex and a slightly crenate edge, narrowed towards the base into a winged petiole, briefly pubescent. Before flowering, when it is still cool, the edges of the leaves are bent inward, and at this time the young leaves are almost curled into a tube. Flowers (5-13) are bright yellow, drooping to one side at the top of the flower arrow in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence, similar to a curl. The calyx is bell-shaped, swollen, five-incised. The corolla is tubular, with a small bend of five lobes and a long tube. There is an orange spot at the base of the bend of each petal. There are 5 scales at the entrance to the corolla tube. There are five stamens, one pistil with an upper single-locular ovary. Stamens and pistil styles in different flowers are at different levels. In some, the stigma of the pistil rises above the anthers, since the filaments are short; in others, on the contrary, the stamens are located high and the pistil is low. This phenomenon is called heterocolumnarity (heterostyly) and is the result of the plant’s adaptation to cross-pollination.
The fruit is a polyspermous, ovoid capsule surrounded by a remaining calyx, opening at the apex into 10 small teeth. In damp weather, the cloves bend inward and the box closes.
Blooms from mid-April to July. The fruits ripen in June – July.
A similar species is also used - the large-cupped primrose - Primula macrocalyx Bunge, in which the calyx is expanded.
Spring primrose grows in deciduous and mixed forests, in birch forests, in forest glades and along the edges of pine forests, among bushes.
It is found in forest and forest-steppe zones of the European part of Russia. To the east, in the Volga region, it is replaced by large-cupped primrose, which thins out and disappears beyond the Urals, but appears again in the Tomsk region, Altai and Sayan Mountains. The second species grows in the North Caucasus and Transcaucasia.
Collection and drying
One of the first spring plants, which everyone treats with love and tenderness. Children pull out a flower from a brush and suck out the sweet juice, adults pick young leaves for salad - in taste it is not much inferior to garden salad, but nutritional value far superior to him. No plant contains as much ascorbic acid in its leaves as primrose.
Mass procurement of primrose cannot be carried out, since the plant is becoming rare and is included in the Red Book, and its culture has not yet been developed. Therefore, raw materials are prepared in small quantities for local needs. If necessary, primrose can be introduced into the culture. The seeds are sown for the winter, and the plantation can be used for many years.
To prepare primrose leaf from wild plants the collector must have a license, without which collection is prohibited.
Leaves are collected at the beginning of flowering plants, tearing them off with your hands. In this case, half the leaves on each plant are left so as not to damage flowering and fruiting. The leaves are dried quickly in attics, but it is better in ovens or dryers at a temperature of 90-100°. In the latter case, they retain more vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Chemical composition
Primrose leaf (dry) contains up to 5.9% vitamin C. The raw material is also valuable because it can be prepared early spring when there are no other sources of vitamin C and when the need for it is especially great. In addition, it contains up to 2% saponins, flavonoids, up to 3 mg% carotene, etc.
Action and application
Primrose leaf is used for vitamin C deficiency.
For chronic bronchitis, this is one of the most gentle and reliable remedies. Everything in the primrose is used: leaves, flowers, roots. An infusion or decoction of the roots is an effective expectorant.
Napar
A steam, sometimes a decoction of 30-40 g of roots per 1 liter of water is taken as an expectorant, half a glass 2-3 times a day for dry cough and bronchitis.
A steam of flowers 20 g per 1 liter of water or a whole plant 40-60 g per 1 liter of water is taken for coughs, bronchitis, runny nose and in general for all types of colds associated with ailments of the throat and lungs, as well as for rinsing the nostrils. The same steam is drunk for chronic constipation, for migraines and as a diuretic. This drug has a slightly hypnotic effect on children. For migraines, taking this drug stops irritating sensitivity to light and the headache gradually goes away.
Vitamin remedy
Powder from leaves and herbs of primrose - effective remedy for hypo- and avitaminosis C, accompanied by weakness, lethargy, pallor, dyspeptic symptoms, loosening of the gums, hypochromic anemia, weakened vision. 5 g of powder is poured into 100 g of boiling water, left for 30 minutes, filtered, and 1 g is added. table salt and drink the entire dose throughout the day.
Primrose for respiratory diseases
A decoction and infusion of the roots, rhizomes and leaves of primrose is used as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, chronic tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia and pneumonia. To prepare a decoction, 10-15 g of crushed raw materials are poured into 200 g of water, boiled for 30 minutes in a water bath under a lid, cooled for 15 minutes at room temperature, filter and take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day. To prepare the infusion, pour 5-8 g of primrose leaves into 200 g of boiling water, leave for 45 minutes, filter and take 70 g 3 times a day. Primrose is often used in combination with anise, chamomile and calendula.
For dry cough and bronchitis, take 100 g of primrose root steam 2-3 times a day as an expectorant. To prepare napara, you should pour 30-40 g of crushed roots into a thermos, pour 1 liter of water over them, let it brew for 10-12 hours and strain.
For coughs, bronchitis, runny nose, and various colds, they also drink a steam from flowers or the whole primrose plant. Pour 20 g of flowers or 40-60 g of the whole plant into a thermos, pour in 1 liter of water, let it brew for 6-8 hours and strain. Take 100 g 3 times a day.
For bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, also use an infusion or decoction of a mixture of herbs in 1 liter of water: primrose (flowers) - 40 g, plantain (leaves) - 20 g, coltsfoot (leaves) - 10 g, horsetail (herb) – 30 g. Drink warm, 50-70 g 3 times a day.
For pneumonia, 1 tablespoon of this mixture is poured into 200 g of water, boiled in a sealed container for 5 minutes, cooled at room temperature and filtered. Drink the entire dose warm during the day in several doses.
For pulmonary tuberculosis in folk medicine, the following herbal infusion is used: primrose (root) - 15 g, horsetail (herb) - 15 g, knotweed (herb) - 15 g, common pikulnik (herb) - 15 g. Pour 3 tablespoons of the mixture 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and filter. Drink the entire dose in sips throughout the day.
For bronchitis, tracheitis, and pneumonia, the following decoction of primrose roots is recommended: 1 tablespoon of dry crushed primrose roots, pour 200 g of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes, add sugar or honey and take 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day.
For coughs, chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, you can drink breast tea: 2 teaspoons of a mixture of dried primrose roots, elecampane roots and coltsfoot leaves taken in equal parts, pour 200 g hot water, boil for 5 minutes, leave for 15 minutes and filter. The entire dose is drunk in small sips per day.
Primrose is also included in other breast teas that are used for colds.
For asthma, traditional medicine uses the following herbal decoction: primrose (flowers) - 10 g, sundew (herb) - 10 g, fragrant violet (herb) - 10 g, licorice (root) - 10 g; cumin (fruit) – 40 g. Pour 4 teaspoons of this mixture into 200 g of water, leave for 2 hours, boil and filter. Drink in three doses during the day.
For rhinitis and runny nose, 40-60 g of the whole primrose plant is steamed in a thermos in 1 liter of boiling water for 6-8 hours and the nostrils are washed with this steam. It is also recommended to drink tea from 20 g of flowers brewed in 1 liter of water.
Migraine remedy
For migraines, prepare a steam from 20 g of primrose flowers or 40-60 g of the whole plant per 1 liter of water and take 100 g 2-3 times a day. At the same time, irritating sensitivity to light disappears and the headache gradually goes away.
A good remedy for migraines and long-term headaches is a tincture of primrose flowers with wine.
For migraines, headaches, and dynamic disorders of cerebral circulation, tea made from the corollas of newly blossomed primrose flowers is useful.
Primrose for heart disease
For heart diseases, it is useful to drink tea from the corollas of newly bloomed primrose flowers.
Diuretic
An infusion of primrose flowers or the whole plant is used in folk medicine as a diuretic. Take it 200 g 2 times a day.
Constipation remedy
For constipation, use a steam from the flowers or the whole primrose plant (see “Remedy for migraines”).
Primrose for inflammation of the prostate gland
In folk medicine, an infusion of primrose herb is used for inflammation of the prostate gland. Pour 2 tablespoons of the herb into 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave overnight and filter. Drink 200 g of infusion in the morning 30 minutes before meals and in the evening before bed. The course of treatment is 40 days.
Primrose for nervous disorders
Primrose flowers are used in folk medicine for insomnia, nervous weakness, and headaches. For neuroses and insomnia, the following infusion is recommended: 10 g of dried primrose flowers, pour 200 g of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and filter. The entire dose is drunk per day.
For insomnia in children, use a steam of 20 g of primrose flowers (or 40-60 g of the whole plant) per 1 liter of water.
Decoctions and infusions of primrose have a calming effect and are also practically harmless.
Primrose for skin diseases
For chronic skin rashes, it is recommended to use an infusion of a mixture of herbs: primrose (root) – 15 g; tricolor violet (herb) – 15 g; walnut (leaves) – 15 g; anise (root) – 15 g, sloe (flowers) – 15 g. Pour 1 tablespoon of this mixture with 200 g of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Drink 400 g in sips throughout the day.
Primrose for rheumatism and arthritis
In folk medicine in many countries, primrose was very widely used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, and all joint diseases. To do this, pour 1 teaspoon of dried primrose leaves, ground into powder, with 100 g of boiling water, leave for 25-30 minutes in a sealed container, well wrapped. Then they filtered and drank the dose per day in several doses. An infusion of primrose roots was also used for the same purposes. Pour 2 teaspoons of crushed roots into 400 g of boiling water and leave in a sealed container for 25-30 minutes. This infusion should be taken 50 g 3-4 times a day.
For rheumatic pain in the joints and rheumatoid polyarthritis, it is useful to drink tea from the corollas of newly blossomed primrose flowers.
Primrose in dentistry
For gum inflammation, traditional medicine uses an infusion of dried flowers and young primrose leaves. Pour 1 tablespoon of raw material into 200 g of boiling water, leave for 2 hours and filter. Take 2 tablespoons 4-6 times a day.
Primrose and cosmetics
Both the primrose herb and its rhizomes are also used in cosmetics: lotions and rubbing with infusion of the leaves are used for acne, freckles, flabby, thin skin prone to irritation, and dilated blood vessels. The same infusion is used to rinse the head in case of hair disease. To prepare the infusion, 4 tablespoons of the herb are infused in 0.5 liters of water. For lotions for swelling of the skin, infuse 2 tablespoons of the herb into 400 g of water. Oily seborrheic skin is wiped with a decoction of primrose roots (2 tablespoons of crushed roots per 200 g of water). A decoction of rhizomes with roots is also used to stimulate hair growth.
For nest baldness, use a decoction of primrose roots (pour 1 tablespoon of finely chopped roots into 200 g of water, cook for 30 minutes in a water bath under a lid, cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, strain), which is rubbed daily into the lesions.
An infusion of primrose flowers (1-2 tablespoons of dried flowers per 250 g of boiling water, leave for 45 minutes at room temperature, strain) is used to wipe the face for oily skin with clogged pores and rinse the hair after washing.
Attention!
Primrose may cause an allergic reaction. Should not be used together with anticoagulants. It is contraindicated during pregnancy, as it stimulates uterine contractions.
Recipes
Primrose has not only decorative and medicinal value. In Germany, its dried flowers are used as tea leaves, and the decoction is mixed with wine. In England, young primrose leaves are eaten in the spring as a salad, and the roots, which have an aniseed scent, are used as a spice. The British believe that primrose is even more suitable for making green soups than sorrel.
In Northern China and Korea, on Far East and in the Caucasus, in early spring, cabbage soup and soups are prepared from primrose leaves.
From home-grown primrose officinalis, you can periodically collect leaves for salad. It is very useful, especially in spring, when there is a lack of vitamins.
Primrose salad
Ingredients
- Primrose leaves – 100 g,
- boiled beets – 100 g,
- green onion – 25 g,
- sour cream – 1 tablespoon,
- salt to taste,
- parsley and dill.
Cooking method
Wash green onions and primrose leaves and chop finely. Cut the boiled beets into slices, place in a salad bowl, and top with chopped primrose leaves and onions. Season with salt, sour cream and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and dill.
Primrose drink
Ingredients
- Dried primrose leaves – 2 g,
- dried primrose roots – 2 g,
- honey – 20 g,
- water – 200 g.
Cooking method
Pour boiling water over the crushed roots and leaves of primrose, put on fire and cook for 5-10 minutes. Then strain, add honey and cool.
Primrose tea
Mix and grind dried leaves or roots of primrose and St. John's wort taken in equal quantities. Brew as tea and drink with sugar, honey or jam.
Cooking method
Sort the primrose leaves, wash and finely chop. Simmer for 5 minutes butter, pour in a mixture of milk and eggs, add salt and bake.
Primrose leaf seasoning
Grind the dried primrose leaves into powder. Store in a dry place in a glass jar. Use as a seasoning for first and second courses, salads, sauces, gravy, drinks.
Source of information
- “Plants – your friends and foes” Akhmedov R.B.;
- “Medicinal plants” Popov V.I., Shapiro D.K., Danusevich I.K.;
- "Medicinal plants and their use among people" Nosal M., Nosal I.
Spring primrose is a perennial herbaceous plant 15-30 cm in height with a rosette of basal leaves and a short obliquely or vertically located rhizome, from which whitish cord-like roots extend. The leaves are ovate or ovate-oblong, wrinkled, narrowed into a wing-shaped petiole, blunt at the apex, slightly crenate at the edges, with veins pressed in from above and protruding from below, short pubescent, enlarging after flowering. The flowers are bright yellow, with a honey smell, collected at the top of a long flower arrow, 5-13 in number in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence, drooping to one side; the calyx is bell-shaped and swollen, with 5 sharply protruding ribs, covering the corolla tube almost up to the bend, swelling after flowering; the corolla is tubular, with a slight bend and a long tube, with an orange spot at the base of the petals, with 5 concave lobes. The fruit is a brown, ovoid, multi-seeded capsule enclosed in an overgrown calyx.
Blooms in May - early June.
Grows in forests, on dry edges, on hillsides, in thickets of bushes, along river banks, in oak forests, in dry meadows.
Distributed in the southern forest and forest-steppe zones of the European part.
Blanks are possible in small quantities.
Use of primrose in medicine
In medicine, primrose leaves - Folium Primulae and rhizomes with roots called Radix Primulae - are used.
The leaves are collected during the flowering period of the plant and quickly dried in the shade. The raw material consists of leaves of the described structure. They are whole or partially broken. Color greyish-green; the smell is weak, peculiar, slightly honey-like; the taste is first sweet, then bitter, slightly pungent. No more than 13% moisture is allowed in finished raw materials; ash content no more than 12; ascorbic acid not less than 2; no more than 2 leaves that have turned yellow and brown on both sides; no more than 3 crushed leaves passing through a sieve with holes 1 mm in diameter; no more than 8 flower arrows; organic and mineral impurities no more than 0.5%.
The leaves contain up to 5.9% ascorbic acid (vitamin C), carotene, and saponins. They are used in medicine as a vitamin raw material, valuable because it can be prepared in early spring, in the form of infusions, when there are no other sources of vitamin C and the need for it is great. Recommended for hypovitaminosis, anemia, and general weakness.
Rhizomes with roots are harvested in the fall. They are dug up, washed, cleared of any remaining leaves and stems, lightly air dried and dried. outdoors or in ventilated areas. The raw material consists of short and small brown rhizomes; at the break they are light, with numerous thin adventitious roots of a light brown color extending from them, about 5 cm long, 0.1 cm thick.
Rhizomes contain up to 10% saponins, glycosides primulaverine and primverine. They are used as a diaphoretic, antipyretic and expectorant, especially for bronchitis, in the form of infusions or the drug “Primulina” (dry extract from the roots). Primrose preparations are low-toxic and are superior in activity to senega.
Rp.: Infusi radicis Primulae ex 4.0-200.0
D.S.: 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day
The use of primrose in folk medicine
PRIMUM CUCKOO'S TEARS
As soon as the cuckoo crows, the primrose blooms, which is popularly called cuckoo's tears. Its flowers with calyxes are collected. This medicinal plant contains saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils, and vitamins. It promotes the separation of phlegm and normalizes blood pressure, treats a tired heart and is included in breast teas for colds.
Primrose is a favorite plant of many peoples of the world.
Spring primrose, rich in triterpene saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, manganese, carotene, microelements of the hematopoietic complex, has been used since ancient times for:
emphysema
incessant cough
chronic and acute bronchitis
kidney and urinary diseases
bubble (very effective with red root and golden spine)
general loss of strength (with red brush or orchis)
bronchial asthma (with lungwort and sophora)
chronic constipation
lack of vitamins in the body
anemia
neuralgia
neuroses
migraines
swelling
lack of appetite
loosening gums
increased nervous excitability (excellent results with shiksha)
dizziness
In folk medicine, a decoction of primrose flowers is drunk for heart disease, cough and chest pain. In folk medicine, grass, leaves, flowers, and roots are used. Due to its rich chemical composition, spring primrose is used for various diseases. Its infusion (1 tablespoon per 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 30-40 minutes, strain) is used as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, and diuretic. Young leaves are added to salads for vitamin deficiency, as well as to compensate for the lack of vitamins C and A (it is enough to eat up to 2 leaves per day).
The plant is mixed 1:1 with honey and consumed after infusion for 7 days for inflammation of the heart muscle, rheumatic heart disease, and cardiac neurosis. And our flowers are successfully used in home cosmetics. Use it to wipe oily facial skin with clogged pores and rinse oily hair. To prepare the potion, you need to fill the container to the top with dried flowers, completely fill it with boiling water and let it sit overnight.
Useful recipes using primrose
2 tbsp. crushed raw materials, pour 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain. The prepared medicinal liquid is
daily dose, which should be taken in sips.
To improve vision
2 tbsp. Pour primrose into a thermos, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 1.5 hours. Drink 1/2 glass 3 times a day, and also put 2 drops in your eyes at night. To improve the result, try adding 1 tbsp to the primrose. eyebrights. The course of treatment is 2 months. Break - 2 weeks. As a rule, the procedure must be repeated 3-4 times.
To increase potency
Add 2 tbsp to 0.5-0.7 liters of wine. dry primrose, leave for a month, strain. To prepare homemade “cognac” you will need 25 g of red root and 1 tbsp. primrose and 0.5 liters of vodka, leave for 2 weeks.
For skin rejuvenation
Recipe one
Facial lotion is prepared from the plant and vodka in a ratio of 1:5.
Recipe two
I also have one old recipe for rejuvenating and regenerating the skin, which has amazing power: it eliminates folds, wrinkles, age spots, pimples, redness, and irritation. To prepare it you will need 5 tbsp. chopped primrose, 2 tbsp. elecampane, 2 tbsp. comfrey roots and 0.5 liters of vodka. Pour vodka over the herbal mixture and leave for a month. Wipe pre-cleansed skin in the morning and evening.
Recipe three
5 tbsp. chopped primrose, 2 tbsp. elecampane, 2 tbsp. put comfrey roots in a saucepan and pour in 0.7 liters of Aligote wine (white, dry; another brand is also possible), simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Cool, strain and pour into a bottle. Store on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. In the morning and evening, gently wipe the skin with the product. “...Our townswomen know quite well that ointment or water distilled from primroses helps preserve beauty...” Nicholas Culpeper once said back in 1653.
31.01.2019
After a long and cold winter We are all waiting for the appearance of the first harbingers of spring - tender and fragrant snowdrops. And not everyone knows that these are not the only messengers of the long-awaited spring who notify us that the reign of winter has come to an end. At the same time, the ground is covered with a luxurious carpet of primroses - medicinal plants, which are also very beautiful.
IN Ancient Greece The primrose was considered the flower of Olympus; it was called the “flower of the twelve gods.” The Greeks believed that he emerged from the body that died from the love of the young man Paralysos. Grieving for him, the gods turned him into a beautiful spring flower.
Ancient healers used the plant to treat various paralysis. In many countries, primrose is the flower of marriage. It is believed that the girl who finds it first will definitely meet her betrothed this year and get married. The primrose was especially revered in England, where it was revered as magic flower and they firmly believed that old gnomes and tiny fairies took refuge in it from bad weather.
Types of primroses
Today there are more than five hundred species that differ in flowering time and flower color. In our country, the most common plants with medicinal properties are:
- large-cup;
- spring primrose (medicinal);
- high;
- mealy.
In this article we will introduce you to the medicinal primrose.
Description of the plant
Primrose preparations: infusion of roots and rhizomes
Place 10 grams of dry raw materials in a bowl (preferably enameled), pour 250 ml of boiled hot water over the grass, close the container with a lid and place it on water bath for half an hour.
After this, the composition should be cooled under natural conditions and filtered. The remaining raw materials should not be thrown away: they can be used one more time. Bring the volume of the composition to 200 ml with cooled boiled water. The remedy is used two tablespoons three times a day about half an hour before meals for chronic diseases of the bronchi and lungs.
Root decoction
Pour 20 grams of raw material into 500 ml of water and boil over low heat for fifteen minutes. Then the mixture should brew. This will take no more than forty minutes. Strain the resulting product and take 100 ml before each meal. The decoction is recommended for diseases of the bronchi and lungs, kidneys and severe forms of rheumatism.
Herbal decoction
Boil 20 grams of dry crushed leaves in 250 ml of water for half an hour over low heat. After this, strain the resulting mixture and bring the volume to the original volume with boiled water.
Take this remedy one tablespoon (tablespoon) at least four times a day for whooping cough, acute and chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Infusion of primrose flowers
Pour 25 grams of dry raw material with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for half an hour. Squeeze the raw materials, take 100 ml four times a day. The infusion normalizes metabolism and improves gastric secretion.
Primrose juice
The juice is squeezed out of the flowering grass (aerial part). Take it in a third of a glass, adding a spoon (teaspoon) of honey three times a day before meals.
Primrose syrup
Primrose syrup is an excellent expectorant that is effective for acute respiratory infections, tracheitis, bronchitis, accompanied by a dry cough. Syrup, has brown and a subtle specific smell. It can be purchased at a pharmacy.
General strengthening drink
Rinse 250 grams of fresh primrose flowers well and add a liter of cold water, leave to infuse until fermentation begins. After that, add your choice: sugar, honey or jam to taste. The drink should be stored in a cool, dark place. Take 150 ml four times a day before meals.
Tea
Grind dry leaves or roots and mix with equal parts. Grind the herbal mixture and brew it as tea. You can improve the taste with honey or jam.
Collection and storage of raw materials
IN medicinal purposes They use both the roots and the above-ground parts of the plant: stems, leaves and flowers. The aerial part of the primrose is harvested when the plant begins to bloom. The raw materials are dried after collection in the open sun or in dryers. Maximum temperature - +50 °C. This is explained by the fact that with slow drying, the vitamin C content in the plant decreases significantly.
The leaves are carefully plucked by hand, leaving half of them on the stem. This will allow the plant to continue to grow and develop normally. We must not forget that the primrose is listed in the Red Book, therefore its mass collection is prohibited.
The dried leaves have a grayish-green color, a honey smell and a sweetish taste, which quickly gives way to a burning-bitter taste.
Flowers are harvested without calyxes from April to May. Dry them in the fresh air under a canopy, or in a well-ventilated, shaded place. The medicinal primrose, or more precisely, its flowers, dried correctly, are blooming yellow corollas with a delicate smell and sweet taste.
The roots of the plant should be dug up in the fall, immediately after the above-ground part of the plant withers. You can do this in early spring, but before the primrose begins to bloom. The roots are thoroughly shaken off the ground, then washed in running cold water, dried a little in air, and then completely dried in a dryer at a temperature not exceeding + 60 ° C. Properly dried rhizomes have a reddish-brown color. Inside, the roots are whitish in color with a bitter astringent taste and subtle odors.
Dried raw materials are stored either in multilayer paper bags or in canvas bags in a ventilated area.
Contraindications, side effects
Quite rare, but there are people with an allergic reaction to primrose officinalis. Using any medications or even touching the grass can cause itching and severe burning on the skin. The affected areas become covered with blisters that fill with liquid. Later, in places where the blisters were and healed, the skin begins to peel off, and when scratching, ulcers may form. Pollen that enters the upper respiratory tract or mouth can cause inflammation of the mucous membranes.
If allergic reactions occur, taking the medications should be stopped immediately. Medicinal primrose is not recommended for use by pregnant women and nursing mothers, as well as children under three years of age.
This plant has many names:
- Spring primrose (medicinal, real);
- Spring primrose;
- Lambs, lambs, ears;
- Golden key (the flowers really resemble a bunch of gilded keys).
There is a whole group of plants that are commonly called “” - for early flowering. Medicinal primrose can safely be attributed to this group, although it is not the most popular in it.
The name is translated from Latin as “early spring”.
Description
Primrose is a herbaceous perennial. The stems are straight, succulent, 15-30 cm high. Oblong, ovate, pubescent leaves are collected in a basal rosette. The root system is the rhizome. On each peduncle there are drooping flowers, collected in an umbrella inflorescence (10-30 flowers). The flowers are tubular, with a five-petal corolla, at the base of the fold of each petal there is a barely visible dark spot. One pistil, five stamens. If you look closely, you will notice that in different flowers the anthers and pistil are at different levels. In some, the stigma of the pistil is lower than the anthers, in others it is the other way around - in this way, some plants adapt to cross-pollination. The diameter of the flowers is 7-15 mm.
Seeds and seed pod - they can be seen in the picture below.
Flowering is early - from mid-April to July.
What does a spring primrose look like in the photo?
Inflorescences:
Spring primrose in the garden:
Where is it found in the wild?
Its habitat is forests and forest-steppes in the western part of Russia. Distributed throughout almost the entire territory of the country, however, in some regions its populations are gradually being replaced by a very similar, related species - large-cupped primrose (in the Volga region, Western and Eastern Siberia, the Caucasus)
Some taxonomists consider large-cupped to be a subspecies of spring primrose. It is also listed in the Red Book of many regions of the Russian Federation and is used as an ornamental, medicinal (rhizome is used), and gastronomic (leaves are a source of vitamin C) plant.
Growing
Primrose can be grown from seeds, which, although not often, are found on sale.
They are sown before winter (in August or September) or in spring (in March or April).
The distance between plants and rows is 30 cm.
Spring primrose seeds are sown as early as possible - they quickly lose their viability.
Sowing seedlings:
- Deadline: early February.
- The seeds are spread on a pre-moistened soil surface ( leaf soil, sand, turf soil – 2:1:1).
- Spread rarely, only lightly pressing the seeds to the soil.
- Cover with glass or polyethylene and place in the freezer (temperature no higher than -10 ºC) for a month.
- Then the crops are moved to the windowsill. Temperature - 16-18 ºC. You should choose a lighted place, but without direct sunlight.
- The soil is moistened in a timely manner.
- Primrose germinates quite slowly - 2-3 weeks.
- The emerging seedlings are gradually accustomed to fresh air, two weeks after germination, the film is removed.
- They dive after the appearance of 2 true leaves. Plants constantly dive as they grow, until the time comes for planting in open ground - and this happens only in the second year of life. Planting in the ground - at the end of May. The distance between plants is 30 cm.
Primrose grown from seeds will bloom in 2-3 years.
Landing and seat selection
This plant is good choice for semi-shaded places, for example, near the wall of a house, under trees, near a fence. The earth does not need special preparation, let's not forget that it is native plant for our country, however, it is worth paying attention to ensuring that the soil is sufficiently fertile and well moistened. Will do clay soil, if it is too heavy, it is dug up with sand, moss, vermiculite and organic matter.
Application
The young leaves of the plant are edible and are a source of incredible amounts of vitamin C - two young leaves provide daily norm adult. They are especially valued because they are available in early spring, when vitamins are in short supply. The leaves contain not only vitamin C, but also carotene, saponins, and flavonoids.
Attention: the plant is classified as endangered; collecting wild specimens without a license is prohibited.
Collecting leaves
They are collected by hand at the beginning of flowering; only half of the leaves are taken from one specimen. The resulting raw material is dried at normal temperature or at 90-100° - this method is preferable (it allows you to preserve more vitamin C - in general, 95% of vitamin C of its original content is retained in dry raw materials).
Use in cooking
Raw leaves can be used in soups, main courses, for example, baked with an omelette mixture. Green young leaves are a good base for salad, green soup, and cabbage soup. The taste is sweetish, aromatic. Dried flowers are used as tea leaves; dried leaves and roots diluted with water and honey make a delicious drink. Dry leaf powder is also used to season any dishes; it is added to sauces and gravies.
The root has a pleasant smell with an aniseed undertone and is used as a spice, used to prepare decoctions, which can also be used for culinary purposes.
In addition to the treatment of vitamin C deficiency, vitamin C is used for the following medicinal purposes:
- As an expectorant for chronic bronchitis, dry cough (par or decoction of the roots).
- For any colds (a decoction of flowers is suitable for rinsing and washing the nose), pneumonia, fever, tuberculosis, runny nose, rhinitis, bronchial asthma.
- As a normalizing agent for systematic constipation.
- As a diuretic and for many kidney diseases.
- For headaches, migraines, dizziness.
- For rheumatism, rheumatoid polyarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular accidents (use tea from young corollas of flowers, brew half a glass of flowers with a glass of boiling water).
- As a sedative for children, for insomnia and neuroses in adults.
- In dermatology for lichen, psoriasis, baldness (taken orally), external use is also possible (in the form of baths), for boils and rashes (decoction orally, combined in half with nettle leaves).
- Used in cosmetology: prepare rinses and rubs for hair, use for the care of oily, flabby, inflamed skin, freckles, dilated blood vessels, age spots. As a rinse for sore gums.
Of course, for any of the above diseases, the plant is used as part of complex therapy and requires consultation with the attending physician. May cause allergic reactions. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Recipes
- Root decoction– the roots are crushed, for 1 tablespoon of such raw materials you will need a quarter liter of water. The raw materials are poured with water, boiled, left to cool, and filtered. As an expectorant, take one spoon 4-5 times a day.
- Leaf decoction: dry leaves (15 g) are poured with water (1 glass), boiled for 15 minutes, allowed to cool. You can immediately pour boiling water over the leaves, wrap them in a warm towel, and let the product brew for half an hour.
- Primrose juice. The above-ground part of the plant is cut off before flowering, crushed, placed in a glass jar in layers, sprinkling each layer with sugar. Place in a cool, dark place and leave until the juice is released. Filter, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out. Juice is a preventive and vitamin remedy (dosage: 1 tsp for children, 1 tbsp for adults, taken half an hour before meals)
A dry extract is also prepared from the roots of the plant, which is then pressed into tablets (Primulene). On sale you can also find expectorant syrup of primrose roots (Herbion).
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Botanical characteristics of spring primrose
Primrose is a beautiful perennial plant from the popular primrose family. The plant has a short oblique rhizome. The leaves of this herb are represented by wrinkled oblong plates 15 cm long with a crenate edge. Flowering stems vary from 10 to 25 cm, with umbellate inflorescences at their ends. The calyx of the spring primrose consists of 5 green sepals, which are fused together.
Pollination of this plant carried out by insects using the cross method. The fruit in the form of an egg-shaped capsule pleases with a large number of small seeds. The presented grass blooms in May. The fruits ripen in June, after which seeding occurs. Spring primrose is widespread mainly in Europe and in western regions Russia. It is found on the edges and clearings, in clearings and clearings, among various shrubs and in numerous light forests, as well as in steppes and large forest ravines. In some places, this plant is capable of forming quite dense clusters.
Useful properties of primrose
This medicinal plant is also ornamental and edible. The leaves and young flowering shoots contain substantial reserves of ascorbic acid. Along with this, spring primrose contains a large amount of carotene, manganese salts, vitamin E and other trace elements. Eating fresh leaves of the plant will help fill a person’s daily need for such an important vitamin as C.
Application of primrose
Unique infusions from this herb are recommended to be taken orally to enhance the secretion of the bronchial glands, since the primrose is rich in vitamin A. To prepare an excellent decoction, you need to grind the leaves in the amount of 1 teaspoon and pour a glass of boiling water over them. After half an hour of infusion, you can take half a glass of the product in the morning and evening.
Primrose oil
Primrose oil becomes incredibly beneficial thanks to gamma-linoleic acid. It is known that it is rich in special fats that contribute to excellent well-being and good health. Primrose oil has an excellent effect on the cardiovascular system of the human body, normalizes optimal hormone levels, strengthens the immune system, and also improves the condition of the joints. It is recommended to take this wonderful oil 2 times a day - before breakfast and preferably before lunch. The standard dosage is 2 grams per day.
Primrose syrup "Gerbion"
The popular primrose syrup “Gerbion” is a unique preparation of plant origin. It is a powerful expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent, and also has an antimicrobial effect and reduces the viscosity of sputum. As a rule, "Gerbion" is indicated as an additional agent in complex therapy in the treatment of tracheitis and bronchitis. Side effects from taking it in rare cases include allergic reactions, sometimes nausea, and are almost never observed.
Scarlet primrose
The scarlet primrose is a special species from the primrose family. This plant blooms incredibly beautifully with scarlet small inflorescences. This annual grass has wavy leaves with hairs, which are presented in the form of a basal rosette. The scarlet primrose blooms in early spring.
Primrose large-cupped
The large-cupped primrose is annual plant, which is distinguished by short-haired leaves and fragrant pale yellow flowers. This herb blooms at the end of May. Grows this type in forest meadows and between bushes, choosing mixed forests. Primrose large-cup contains essential oil, saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, primalaverine, primserine, manganese, essential for the human body, as well as the unique element carotene and important ascorbic acid.
This herb is used in folk medicine special demand because it has an expectorant effect. Moreover, it will help you quickly cope with chronic and overwork.
Primrose leaves
It is not for nothing that an infusion of the leaves of this wonderful plant is associated with an effective tonic and general strengthening agent. It is useful for spring vitamin deficiency, while eliminating fatigue. You can easily prepare such a decoction at home. Take 15 grams of crushed primrose leaves and combine them with a glass of fairly warm water. After 2 hours, it is recommended to take this delicious infusion 4 times a day, 1 tablespoon. In addition, this decoction is effective for influenza and other colds.
Bulbous primroses
Bulbous primroses are early spring plants with blue flowers and pale green pointed leaves. This grass appears immediately after the snow melts. It's graceful unpretentious plant can reach a height of 30 cm. Racemose inflorescences of flowers boast a special blue stripe in the middle of the perianth lobe. This small-bulbous plant reproduces by vegetative-daughter bulbs. This grass prefers semi-shaded places with good loose soil.
Primrose honey
The nectary of the primrose is located at the very base of the style. This wonderful plant blooms for about three weeks - in early spring, and sometimes in early summer. The pollen has a pleasant yellow tint. Bees love to visit primroses to collect nectar and pollen.
Primrose during pregnancy
Contraindications to the use of primrose
If you strictly follow the dosage, side effects can be avoided. But it is worth noting that this plant is not recommended for allergy sufferers. In addition, there is no need to use primrose if you are intolerant to it, or if you have peptic ulcers.
Expert editor: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna| Herbalist
Education: Diploma in General Medicine and Therapy received from the University named after N. I. Pirogov (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Herbal Medicine at the Moscow People's Friendship University (2008).
Spring primrose (spring primrose, true or medicinal primrose) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Primrose family, widely used in both folk and scientific medicine. Popularly known by such names as rams, white initial letters, lambs, golden keys, heavenly keys, ears, lady's hands, flowers of St. Peter.
Chemical composition
IN medical purposes leaves, flowers, roots and rhizomes of the plant are used. The following biologically active substances were found in them:
- Essential oils;
- Saponins;
- Triterpene glycosides (primverine and primulaverine);
- Carotene;
- Ascorbic acid.
Useful properties
The most useful properties of spring primrose:
- Expectorant;
- Vitamin;
- Soft;
- Diuretic;
- Sweatshop;
- Anti-inflammatory;
- Calming.
Indications for use
An alcohol tincture is made from spring primrose flowers, which is taken for overexcitation and insomnia.
A decoction of the roots and rhizomes is an effective expectorant. Preparations from the plant enhance the activity of the ciliated epithelium and the secretory activity of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, have a slight antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect, and accelerate the removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. Due to these properties, primrose is prescribed for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi, such as chronic bronchitis and tracheitis, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, bronchopneumonia, laryngitis, pharyngitis, etc.
Infusions and decoctions are used for coughs, colds, insomnia, neuralgia, migraines and migraine-like headaches, rheumatism and gout, kidney diseases and heart failure, scurvy, anemia.
Locally, the decoction is used for gargling for bronchitis, inflammation of the larynx and throat.
The pharmaceutical industry, based on spring primrose, produces the homeopathic remedy “Primula”, intended for the treatment of cough, catarrhal gastritis, and insomnia.
Contraindications
Spring primrose is an allergenic plant, so when using it you should focus on individual tolerance.
Primrose can cause miscarriage, so drugs based on it should not be taken by pregnant women.
Home remedies from spring primrose
- Remedy for dry cough and chronic bronchitis: 2-3 tbsp. Pour dry crushed roots into a thermos, pour 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 6 hours. Take ½ glass 2-3 times a day;
- Expectorant for bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, bronchopneumonia and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract: pour 10-15 g of crushed roots and/or leaves into 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 30 minutes in a water bath, cool for 15 minutes at room temperature and strain. Take 1 tbsp. 3-4 times a day;
- A remedy used for hypo- and vitamin C deficiency, as well as for anemia: 1 tbsp. Pour 100 ml of boiling water over the leaves crushed into powder, leave for 30 minutes and strain, add a pinch (on the tip of a knife) of table salt. Take in small sips throughout the day;
- Tea for headaches, migraines, cerebrovascular disorders, also used for heart diseases, rheumatoid polyarthritis, rheumatic joint pain: pour ½ cup of loose flower corollas with 200 ml of boiling water. Use as regular tea;
- Infusion for rhinitis: pour 40-60 g of rhizomes, roots and/or herbs (you can take a mixture of all parts of the plant) into a thermos, pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave for 6-8 hours. Rinse your nostrils with this infusion. At the same time, it is recommended to drink tea made from spring primrose flowers (20 flowers per 1 liter of boiling water).
Spring primrose (medicinal), primrose - properties, uses, recipes
Other names: primrose officinalis, primrose officinalis, primrose large-cupped, rams, lambs, lady's hands, golden keys, jaundice, copperhead, lat. Primula veris L. and others.
Even the ancient Greeks knew this plant and considered it the medicinal flower of Olympus. They called the spring primrose "dodecatheon", that is, the flower of the 12 Gods.
Primrose grows in forest and forest-steppe zones of Ukraine, Russia and other countries, between bushes, in forest meadows, forest edges, etc. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the primrose family, with a succulent short rhizome and many thin long roots. The stem of the primrose is leafless, the leaves are collected in a basal rosette, ovoid in shape, tapering into a winged petiole.
From the rhizome of the plant grows one or several stems with flowers collected in umbrellas and drooping to one side. The flowers of the spring primrose are fragrant, golden-yellow, with a tubular corolla (calyx).
The primrose (primrose) blooms starting in April and ending in May-June. Traditional medicine uses the leaves, flowers and rhizomes of primrose in treatment. The leaves and flowers of the plant are harvested at the beginning of flowering.
Primrose roots dug up in the spring or late autumn, washed in running water and dry. First, they are dried in the open air, and then dried in dryers at a low temperature, 40-50 degrees C, or in the attic, spread in a thin layer on paper. The shelf life of the roots is 2 years.
The leaves are used as a vitamin preparation for the preparation of vitamin C concentrates, which are used in the treatment of hypo- and vitamin deficiencies. Powder from crushed primrose leaves is taken for a lack of vitamins in the body, lethargy, lack of appetite, and gum disease.
spring primrose belongs to valuable vitamin-rich plants; its leaves contain up to 500 mg of vitamin C, as well as carotene, flavonoids, anthocyanins and other beneficial and medicinal substances.
Young leaves are added to soup, borscht, and salads. In some European countries, primrose is cultivated as a salad crop. The leaves have a pleasant spicy smell and sweetish taste. In folk medicine, a decoction of primrose leaves, in the form of lotions and compresses, is used for bruises, and the flowers are used as a diaphoretic, a remedy that strengthens the nervous system, and more.
Decoction of primrose leaves : 15 g of dry leaves, pour 1 glass of water, boil for 15 minutes, leave until cool. Or, 1 teaspoon of powdered leaves is poured into 1/2 cup of boiling water and left for 20-30 minutes in a closed container. It is taken as an expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic.
A decoction of spring primrose roots is used for bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, or as an analgesic (for joint pain), headaches, chronic constipation, and many diseases of the genitourinary tract and kidneys.
Primrose root decoction:
1 full tbsp. pour a spoonful of crushed roots into 250 ml of water and boil for 10 minutes, then leave until cool and strain. Drink 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day for respiratory diseases, etc.
There is another recipe: pour 20 g of crushed primrose roots into 400 ml. water, boil for 10 minutes, leave for 20-25 minutes, strain. Drink 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day for the above diseases.
A dry extract is made from the roots of the primrose, in the form of tablets - primulene, which is used for dry coughs, as an expectorant. Syrup from primrose rhizomes is also a good expectorant and is used for coughs or severe coughs.
Traditional medicine uses primrose flowers as a diaphoretic for colds, migraines, dizziness, insomnia, fever, heart disease and pulmonary tuberculosis.
Primrose is also used for neuroses and insomnia, in the form of an infusion: pour 10 g of dried flowers with 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, drink the entire infusion in several doses throughout the day.
Useful and primrose juice spring. It is prepared as follows: cut off the above-ground part of the plant before flowering, chop it and place it in a glass jar or enamel pan, in layers, sprinkled with sugar. Place the dishes in a cool, dark place and let sit until the juice is released abundantly. Then drain the juice, squeeze out the remainder and store in a dark place.
Primrose juice can be taken as a medicinal and vitamin preparation for adults and children (children - 1 teaspoon, adults - 1 tablespoon) half an hour before meals. It is useful to drink primrose juice as a preventive measure, as a medicinal and vitamin remedy.
In dermatology, spring primrose preparations are prescribed orally for baldness, psoriasis, and lichen planus. Externally, in the form of a decoction, primrose is added to bath water.
Infusion of primrose flowers: Pour 1 teaspoon of flowers into 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 6-7 minutes. Drink 0.5-1 glass, instead of tea, as a preventative and remedy. It acts as a sleeping pill on children.
Tea made from primrose flowers, together with hawthorn flowers, is recommended to be taken when the heart beats frequently. And if this mixture also contains calendula flowers, then this good remedy for insomnia and neuroses.
For skin rashes, boils and others skin diseases As a good blood purifier, take an infusion of equal parts nettle and primrose leaves.
Spring primrose, contraindications.
Preparations, infusions, decoctions, and primrose juice can cause an allergic skin reaction in some people. Therefore, if an inflammatory itchy rash appears, the use of drugs must be stopped.
It is not recommended to take primrose, in any form, during pregnancy, since it stimulates uterine contractions, as well as in case of individual intolerance.
Name in Latin: Primula veris
Synonyms: ears , heavenly keys, St. Peter's flowers, rams, golden keys, primrose, spring primrose, spring primrose, keys , firstborn , seals , lambs , white letter , God's hands , gasnik
Primrose officinalis is a herbaceous perennial plant of the Primrose family, which is widely used in official and folk medicine as an expectorant, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, laxative, and antirheumatic agent. Pharmacies sell cough syrups with primrose. At home, tea, oil, tincture, and infusion are prepared from the plant.
The primrose has a horizontal short rhizome, from which thin roots extend. The leaves are wrinkled, petiolate, ovoid, collected in a basal rosette, pubescent underneath.
The flowers are bisexual, correct form, yellow, dimorphic, five-membered, inclined to one side, collected in umbellate inflorescences of 5-13 flowers. Primrose blooms from April to June, the fruits ripen in June-July. The fruit is a multi-seeded brown capsule, ovoid in shape. Primrose propagates vegetatively and by seeds.
The plant can be found on the edges of forests, meadows, clearings, and thickets of bushes. Primrose grows almost throughout Europe. There are many beliefs and legends associated with this plant. It is mentioned in Shakespeare's historical stories. As medicinal plant Primrose began to be used during the times of Ancient Greece.
Preparation and storage
Rhizomes, roots and leaves of primrose are harvested for medicinal purposes. The leaves are collected during flowering, since it is during this period that they contain the greatest amount of biologically active substances. active substances. The leaves are dried in a room with good ventilation or in special dryers at a temperature of no more than 80 degrees Celsius.
Rhizomes and roots are harvested outside the period of flowering and fruit ripening, in early spring or autumn. The roots are carefully dug up, cleaned of soil, dirt, and remains of the above-ground part and dried in a room with good ventilation or in special dryers at a temperature of no more than 60 degrees Celsius.
The finished raw material has a bitter taste and no odor. Store the finished product in fabric or paper bags in a dry place with good ventilation. The shelf life of raw materials is two years. After this time, the product begins to rapidly lose its healing properties.
Chemical composition
The plant contains the following biologically active substances:
- flavonoids
- essential oil
- silicic acid
- vitamins A, C
- macro and microelements
Contents in rhizome and roots useful substances higher than in the aboveground part of the plant.
Application in medicine
Primrose-based products have the following effects on the body:
- expectorant
- anti-inflammatory
- antispasmodic
- antirheumatic
- diuretic
- analgesic
- laxative
- sweatshop
- carminative
- sedative
The main indication for the use of primrose is the treatment of cough. The herb of the plant stimulates the functioning of the bronchi, thins mucus, transforming an unproductive dry cough into a productive wet one.
Primrose-based products are used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as:
- tracheitis
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- emphysema
Other indications for the use of primrose are the following pathological conditions of the body:
- ARVI, influenza - the herb has an antipyretic and diaphoretic effect, relieves inflammation and swelling of the nasal mucosa during sinusitis
- rheumatism, gout - primrose infusion is taken orally and used externally to rub lesions
- diseases of the digestive system - products based on primrose improve appetite, have a laxative and carminative effect, relieve cramps and bloating, help with gastritis and constipation
- diseases nervous system– primrose is recommended to be taken at night for nervous overexcitation, insomnia, migraines, neuroses of various etiologies
- diseases of the urinary system - primrose has a mild diuretic effect
Nasties and decoctions of the plant are used externally to gargle for sore throat, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, and stomatitis. In cosmetology, primrose is used to strengthen hair and cleanse the skin.
Contraindications
It is prohibited to take plant-based products if there are the following contraindications:
- individual intolerance
- pregnancy, lactation period
Before use in elderly people and children, consultation with a specialist is necessary. It is necessary to strictly follow the recommended dosage and frequency of administration. In case of overdose, side effects such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting may develop. In this case, you should immediately stop taking primrose preparations and seek medical help.
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Spring primrose (medicinal), or primrose, has a lot of affectionate folk nicknames, among which are rams, firstborn medicinal, key-ant. Almost every country has its own legend about its appearance on Earth: the plant is attributed to the genesis of the keys dropped by the Apostle Peter himself, from the transformation into a primrose of a princess who did not listen to the gods... In addition, the ant can protect from grief and adversity, helps to get married and predicts volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, she also cures various ailments. Photos of primrose medicinal can also be found in scientific reference books, because the plant is widely used even in traditional medicine. Recipes that involve spring primrose are in the second part of the article.
spring primrose
Spring primrose: photo, botany, distribution
Primrose is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Primrose. It reaches a height of 20 cm, has a reduced stem, a short, horizontal rhizome with succulent thin branches extending to the sides. The leaves are collected in a rosette near the base of the rhizome, with narrow petioles, oblong-obovate, serrated, wrinkled.
At the top of the stem there are flowers of regular shape, yellow in color, up to 15 mm. diameter The fruit is a brown ovoid capsule containing spherical small seeds. The plant primrose officinalis (pictured) is found in Europe, as well as in other areas (Caucasus, Siberia). You can find it in the steppe, forests, meadows, and parks.
Ram plant: properties and applications
All medicinal properties Primrose is due to its rich composition. In medicinal raw materials of spring primrose (medicinal):
- Ascorbic acid
- Provitamin "A"
- Vitamin "E"
- Manganese
- Saponins
- Bioflavonoids
- Plant glycosides
- Essential oils
- Alcohols
Primrose officinalis (rams)
The lamb plant has so many beneficial properties that it is difficult to list them. It is applied in many areas traditional medicine, as well as in traditional healing. Primrose is most valuable in the treatment of:
- Migraines
- Neuralgia
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Qatar respiratory tract
- Gout
- Rheumatism
- Insomnia
Remedies prepared from spring primrose are successfully used to treat diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and stomach. Primrose will help with almost any ARVI, especially if the disease is complicated by bronchitis and pneumonia. A huge amount of vitamin “C” makes primrose a sure remedy for cancer and vitamin deficiencies.
The ram plant has an expectorant and diaphoretic effect and can have a valuable effect on colds. therapeutic effect. Also, infusions and decoctions of the plant help with spasms, relieve inflammation in any area of the body, treat eye pathologies and ailments of the male sexual sphere.
Spring primrose (medicinal): traditional medicine
For medicinal purposes, the leaves and flowers or roots of the primrose officinalis (pictured) are used, then all its parts are beneficial. The raw materials are collected at the beginning of flowering (April-May), dried at a temperature of 120 degrees in the oven: this way, almost the entire supply of vitamin “C” will be preserved in the plant.
Before taking primrose products, you need to take into account its contraindications. So, the plant is quite allergenic, and cases of intolerance to it are not isolated . Spring primrose enhances blood clotting, and its enrollment cannot be combined with anticoagulant therapy. During pregnancy, primrose threatens miscarriage and is therefore strictly prohibited for use.
Primrose medicinal for chronic bronchitis
This weapon helps well if you suffer from a chronic dry cough - from bronchitis. It can also be used for acute bronchitis. Take 3 tablespoons of dry roots of the plant, brew with half a liter of boiling water. Leave in a thermos for 6 hours and then drink 100 ml. three times a day for 10 days.
For vitamin deficiency
To “saturate” the body with ascorbic acid and other vitamins, you need to prepare a powder from the plant part of the spring primrose (medicinal). The dried plant is crushed, after which 5 g. brew the powder with half a glass of boiling water. After half an hour, strain the weapon, add a little salt (at the tip of a knife). They drink this weapon in small sips a day, this way they are treated for 14-21 days.
For laryngitis
When inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis) is accompanied by a wet cough, spring primrose will also help improve expectoration and make the cough even more productive. You need to prepare a collection of plants: combine anise seeds, calendula flowers, primrose leaves and flowers, and chamomile flowers in equal parts. Pour a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of the mixture and leave for an hour. Pull 100 ml. three times a day.
Spring primrose for neuralgia
To treat nervous diseases, you need to consume primrose juice. To prepare, wash the plant with flowers, chop it, and squeeze out the juice. To carry out the treatment, mix a teaspoon of juice with the same amount of honey. Take this drug with milk or water in sufficient quantities, repeat three times a day for 2 weeks.
Primrose: a recipe for angina pectoris
Spring primrose oil can be used to treat angina pectoris and other forms of cardiac ischemia. Collect the flowers of the plant, place them in a small jar (0.5 liters), and do not fill them too tightly. Pour vegetable oil into the flowers so that it fills the jar to the top. They place the weapon on the window so that the sun hits it for 21 days. After this period has passed, the flowers are squeezed out and thrown away, and this oil is poured into new flowers of the plant. After another 21 days of standing on the windowsill, the weapon is filtered and stored in the cold. Treated by taking 1 ml orally. twice a day for a month.
For asthma
It is more effective to treat bronchial asthma with a collection of herbs, which includes the lamb plant, although primrose can also be used as monotherapy. To make the collection, combine 40 grams. caraway fruits, 10 gr. primrose flowers, 10 gr. sundew herbs, licorice roots, violet herbs. 2 spoons of the mixture are brewed into 300 ml. boiling water, strain after 2 hours. Consume 100 ml. three times a day for 10 days.
Primrose will help with migraines
When headaches often occur, medicines based on spring primrose are also used. Take 20 gr. flowers, leaves, pour 700 ml. dry red wine. After a week, they begin therapy: they drink 50 ml. three times a day for a week.
For rheumatism
20 gr. primrose roots are crushed, pour 400 ml. water. Simmer the roots in water over low heat for 15 minutes, leave for another half hour, add water to 400 ml. Drink 100 ml for rheumatism. four times a day.
Spring primrose against flu
For the flu, take tea with primrose and St. John's wort. Brew a tablespoon of herbs and flowers of both plants, pour 500 ml. boiling water Divide into 3 doses, drink after adding honey to taste.
For seborrhea
To cure seborrhea of the scalp, prepare an infusion of primrose herb. 4 tablespoons of raw material are brewed into 500 ml. water, leave for an hour. Then they filter, soak rags in the product, and apply it to the head like a lotion. After half an hour, wash your hair. Repeat the treatment every 10 days.
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