Primula spring, he is primrose - a perennial garden and medicinal plant. Medicinal properties are possessed by all parts of the plant, but mainly roots and grass (leaves) are used, rarely flowers of the primrose.
Useful properties and contraindications of the primrose
Useful properties of the primrose
In folk medicine primrose is used primarily as an expectorant for various diseases of the respiratory tract. In addition to the expectorant, the primrose has a diaphoretic, sedative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic and mild laxative properties.
Contraindications primrose
The use of decoctions and infusions of the plant can stimulate uterine contractions, because it is undesirable during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. In addition, there may be cases of individual intolerance or the occurrence of allergic reactions (irritation, itching, rashes on the skin) in the case of prolonged intake of primrose.
Healing properties of the primrose
The leaves of the plant are interesting primarily due to the high content of ascorbic acid and carotene, as well as flavonoids, anthocyanins and other substances. In the roots of the primrose there are essential oils, tannins, saponins, glycosides. In all parts of the plant contain useful trace elements, especially manganese salts.
Leaves of primrose are used as a vitamin tea as a fortifying agent for anemia.
Decoction of the rhizome or mixture of leaves and roots is used as an expectorant for coughing, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis.
With bronchitis, pertussis, pneumonia as an expectorant use a decoction of the leaves of the plant.
Decoction of the roots is used to rinse the mouth and throat for colds and various inflammatory diseases.
Infusions and decoction of leaves are used for gout, as a diuretic
Tea from flowers primrose is recommended for insomnia, headaches, nervous weakness.
When dizziness, migraine, gout, neuroses apply infusion of flowers of the plant.
Outwardly, decoction of the roots is used in the form of compresses and lotions with bruises, eczema, red flat lichen.
Leaves of the primrose are freshly eaten as part of salads. Due to the high content of vitamins, they are a good means of preventing spring avitaminosis .