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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 floral 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 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 harvesting 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 harvest primrose leaves 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 in 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, and weakened vision. 5 g of powder is poured into 100 g of boiling water, left for 30 minutes, filtered, added 1 g of table salt and drunk 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, filtered and taken 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 disappears.

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.

Remedy for constipation

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 powdered dry primrose leaves into 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.

Infusion of primrose flowers (1-2 tablespoons of dried flowers per 250 g of boiling water, leave for 45 minutes at room temperature, strain) wipe the face at oily skin with clogged pores and rinse hair after washing.

Attention!

Primrose may cause 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.

salt to taste.

Cooking method

Sort the primrose leaves, wash and finely chop. Simmer for 5 minutes in 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

1. “Plants – your friends and foes” Akhmedov R.B.;
2. “Medicinal plants” Popov V.I., Shapiro D.K., Danusevich I.K.;
3. "Medicinal plants and their use among people" Nosal M., Nosal I.

Primula officinalis Jacq.

In the bright clearings of deciduous forests, on the edges and among sparse bushes, already in May the light yellow panicles of primroses delight our eyes. A rosette of ovate-elongated wrinkled leaves and several erect peduncles emerge from the powerful root system, which grow one after another as they bloom.

Rams are perennials, but they also reproduce well by seeds that ripen at the end of August, so you should leave the most powerful plants and not collect every last one - leaving large specimens will ensure reproduction for future years.

Biological description of Primrose officinalis

Primrose has many other popular names: rams, lambs, God's hands, white initial letter, gasnik, heavenly keys, ears, flowers of St. Peter. The latter is associated with the legend that the plant grew on the spot where St. Peter dropped the keys to heaven. Moreover, the primrose inflorescence looks like a bunch of keys; according to another legend, these are the keys with which spring opens the doors to summer.

Primrose has a short horizontal rhizome; numerous thin succulent roots extend from it.

Primrose leaves are oblong-obovate, wrinkled, serrated or unclearly crenate at the edges, taper into a winged petiole and form a basal rosette. A leafless peduncle 5-30 cm high emerges from the center of the rosette.

The flowers are regular, yellow, 7-15 mm in diameter, five-membered, dimorphic, with a 10-toothed calyx, inclined to one side, bisexual, collected in a slightly drooping umbrella of 10-30 pieces. The corolla is fused-petalled at the base; petals are dull.

In conditions middle zone In the European part of Russia, primrose blooms in April – July.

The fruit is a capsule.

Where does primrose grow (distribution and ecology)

The plant is distributed in forest and forest-steppe zones almost throughout Europe, including the European part of Russia; also found in the Caucasus, Iran and Turkey. Prefers sparse light forests, edges, bushes, meadows, clearings.

What does primrose contain?

IN primrose roots saponins were found in an amount of 5-10%, essential oil - 0.08% and glycosides: primulaverip (primulaveroside), primverin (primveroside), which is a triterpene compound.

Saponins are also found in the leaves, flavonoids and saponins are found in the flowers. All parts of the plant are rich in ascorbic acid. In terms of dry matter, the leaves contain 5.9% and the flowers 4.7% ascorbic acid (vitamin C); a small amount of carotene was found in the leaves and roots.

Pharmacological properties of primrose

Action: due large quantity saponins, infusions and decoctions of primrose help in the treatment of colds, inflammation of the throat and larynx, flu, and bronchitis. Helps in the treatment of tuberculosis and pulmonary pneumoconiosis, an excellent expectorant. A course of primrose is recommended for smokers and people suffering from rheumatism. Compresses from the decoction reduce swelling and pain, and accelerate the healing of postoperative wounds.

Traditional medicine has used primrose for centuries to treat migraines, insomnia, and nervous tension. Primrose wine is recommended as a means of regulating blood circulation.

Primrose also has diuretic properties, so it is used to cleanse and detoxify the body.

When to collect and how to store Primrose officinalis

As a rule, the entire primrose plant is collected during flowering in May, and the roots in the fall. The leaves must be dried quickly, then the vitamins and beneficial properties of the raw materials will be preserved.

Rhizomes are harvested in the fall by digging them up with shovels. Clean off the soil, cut off the above-ground parts and quickly wash in cold running water. After preliminary drying in the open air, they are dried in attics under an iron roof, under sheds with good ventilation, or in dryers at a temperature of 40-50 degrees, spread in a thin layer on paper, fabric or sieves. Dry raw materials are packaged in bags or bales. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas. Shelf life is two years.

The leaves are collected at the beginning of flowering, plucking them with hands or cutting them with knives. Dry quickly in attics under an iron roof or in dryers at a temperature of 70-80 degrees, spreading them in a thin layer. Dry leaves are packed by pressing into bags. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas.

Flowers are collected at the beginning of flowering, picked by hand and placed in small baskets. Dry under shelters with good ventilation, spreading in a thin layer. Packed in metal cans of 5 or 10 kg and stored in dry, well-ventilated areas.

For what diseases is primrose used?

Primrose in scientific medicine

Leaves are used Folium Primuiae, flowers Flores Primulae and rhizomes with roots Radix Primulae. Leaves used as a vitamin preparation for the preparation of vitamin C concentrates, which are recommended for treatment of hypo- and vitamin deficiencies.

Roots contain saponins, glucosides, traces essential oil, vitamins A and C. The roots are used as an excellent expectorant for respiratory diseases, especially bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma and as a diuretic and diaphoretic for the flu.

Primrose in folk medicine

Flowers primroses are used as a diaphoretic for colds, migraines, dizziness, insomnia, fever, heart disease and pulmonary tuberculosis.

Root decoction used for bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough as a painkiller (for joint pain), for chronic constipation, headaches, all diseases of the genitourinary tract and kidneys.

Powder from crushed primrose leaves is taken for lack of vitamins in the body, lethargy, lack of appetite, gum disease.

Primrose is used in homeopathy, and aqueous decoctions of the whole plant in veterinary medicine.

Use of primrose in medicine (recipes)

The rhizome of lambs in the form of a decoction or napara - 5 g per 1 glass of water - is used as an expectorant for bronchitis and coughs, diseases of the upper respiratory tract and colds. Thanks to the salicylic acid contained in primrose, the roots have a slight anti-inflammatory effect, stimulate metabolism and the secretion of gastric juices, sweat, and urine. The above decoction is consumed 1 tbsp. spoon with honey 4-5 times a day.

Flowers and the entire primrose plant also have an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect; they are brewed at the rate of 5 g per 1 glass of water (the whole plant is taken 2 times more) and drunk in 5-6 doses, and also rinse the nose and gargle with steam. The same drug is used for headaches and to relieve fatigue, irritability, and as a mild sedative for children. Primrose leaves are rich in vitamin C, they are useful for use in cases of vitamin C deficiency and after serious illnesses, drink tea from the leaves with flowers (not boiled, but brewed), and cut into salads. Tea made from primrose herb is useful for people with joint diseases - it relieves pain, helps remove salts from the body, and has a mild sedative effect.

At poor appetite, cough, general weakness, hypovitaminosis, pneumonia, scurvy, take an infusion of primrose leaves: brew 5-10 g of leaf powder in 20 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For insomnia, constipation, general weakness, poor appetite, dizziness, cough, kidney disease and bladder An infusion of primrose roots is taken as a diuretic: brew 5 g of roots in 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 2 hours, strain. Drink 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For pneumonia, bronchitis, and whooping cough, drink a decoction of primrose herb as an expectorant: boil 20 g of crushed herb in 200 ml of water for 20 minutes, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For dizziness, migraines, chronic constipation, take an infusion of primrose flowers: brew 25 g of primrose flowers in 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for half an hour, strain. Drink 100-200 ml 1-3 times a day.

For respiratory diseases, gout, rheumatism, kidney and bladder diseases, take a decoction of primrose roots: boil 20 g of roots in 400 ml of water for 15 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Drink 100 ml 3-4 times a day.

A drink made from primrose flowers is very useful for strengthening general health: rinse 250 g of primrose flowers, pour 1 liter cold water, let it brew at room temperature until fermentation begins, add sugar or honey (to taste). Store the finished drink in a cool, dark place.

Primrose tea: Mix dried roots or leaves of primrose and St. John's wort herbs in equal quantities and chop. Brew as regular tea and drink with honey, sugar, jam, sweets, xylitol.

Fresh primrose leaves, collected at the beginning of flowering, are used for preparing salads. Just two primrose leaves are enough to satisfy daily requirement the body in vitamin C.

Good to know...

• The stems and leaves are edible and can be used to make salads and cabbage soup.
• Primrose is a favorite plant of the European wild rabbit.
• Primrose is widely distributed as an ornamental plant.

Spring primrose (medicinal), or primrose, has many affectionate folk nicknames, including rams, medicinal firstborn, key-grass. Almost every country has its own legend about its appearance on Earth: the plant is credited with originating from 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 herb can protect you from grief and adversity, and helps you get married and predicts volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, she also cures various ailments. Photos of primrose officinalis are also 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 beginning of the rhizome, with narrow petioles, oblong-obovate, serrated, wrinkled.

At the top of the stem there are flowers of regular shape, yellow, 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 ram plant has so many useful 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.

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The ram plant has an expectorant and diaphoretic effect and can have a valuable therapeutic effect for colds. 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 genital area.

Spring primrose (medicinal): traditional medicine

IN medicinal purposes Leaves and flowers are used, or the roots of the primrose officinalis (pictured), that is, all its parts have benefits. 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. Thus, the plant is quite allergenic, and cases of intolerance to it are not isolated. Spring primrose enhances blood clotting, and its use should not be combined with anticoagulant therapy. During pregnancy, primrose threatens miscarriage, so its use is strictly prohibited.

Primrose medicinal for chronic bronchitis

This remedy 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, filter the product, add a little salt (at the tip of a knife). Drink this remedy in small sips a day, this is how the treatment lasts 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. Drink 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 medicine 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 fill them not too tightly. Flowers are flooded vegetable oil so that it fills the jar to the top. Place the product 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 once again poured into new flowers of the plant. After another 21 days of standing on the windowsill, the product is filtered and stored in the cold. They are treated by taking 1 ml orally. twice a day for a month.

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For asthma

Treat more effectively bronchial asthma a collection of herbs, which includes the ramus 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 collection brew 300 ml. boiling water, strain after 2 hours. Consume 100 ml. three times a day for 10 days.

Primrose will help with migraines

When you often have a headache, medicines based on spring primrose are also used. Take 20 gr. flowers, leaves, pour 700 ml. dry red wine. A week later, therapy begins: they drink 50 ml of the drug. 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 filter, soak cloths in the product, and apply to the head as a lotion. After half an hour, wash your hair. Repeat the treatment every other day 10 times.

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Rams (primrose officinalis): medicinal properties

Rams, the medicinal properties of which allow this plant to be used for various diseases, is a herbaceous perennial plant. During flowering, bright yellow, pleasantly smelling flowers appear on it. Since the rams bloom in May, they are often also called spring primrose - its properties are also widely described in the relevant literature. Most often they are found in areas with dry soil, not in open areas, but in bushes.

Medicinal properties of spring primrose

Traditional medicine recommends using certain parts of the ram for its purposes - the medicinal properties of its leaves and roots have proven themselves more than once, while the use of flowers is not mentioned anywhere. However, the flower is a kind of signal on how to properly handle the plant: the medicinal properties of the spring primrose will be revealed to the maximum if the raw materials are collected during the flowering period.

Special value of this plant from the point of view of traditional medicine, it is that it is from it that one can obtain the reserves of vitamin C necessary for the body when it is practically absent from another source. That is why it is recommended to use primrose preparations for vitamin deficiency, anemia and other diseases that require a full supply of vitamin C to the body.

As for the roots of the rams, they should be harvested in the fall. Preparations from this part of the plant are an excellent diaphoretic and antipyretic, and they are also recommended for use to facilitate the discharge of sputum during a dry cough.

Ways to use spring primrose

Depending on the purpose for which this plant is used, it can be used in different forms. So, for the treatment of vitamin deficiency the best remedy– adding fresh primrose leaves to salads. Please note that the quality of treatment will not improve based on the number of leaves eaten, so a couple of leaves a day will be enough.

An infusion of the plant is used as an expectorant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and sedative. To prepare this, you need to pour 10 grams of dry raw materials (about a tablespoon) with a glass of boiling water and leave for forty minutes, then strain. This infusion can be used not only internally, but also externally - to eliminate excess oily skin and rinse hair that is prone to oiliness.

A mixture of crushed young leaves and honey in equal quantities has been successfully used as a heart remedy. This drug should be infused for a week, after which it should be taken a tablespoon twice a day before meals. Spring primrose has proven itself well in combination with other herbs. So, equal parts of this herb and eyebright, taken in the amount of two tablespoons, need to be poured into 500 ml of boiling water in a thermos overnight, and in the morning, strain and drink half a glass three times a day, while simultaneously instilling 2 drops into each eye - this recipe will help significantly improve vision. It should be used for 7-8 weeks. And lamb infused with wine (a bottle of dry red wine and 2 tablespoons of dry raw material, infused for a month) is an excellent remedy for increasing potency if you consume it twice a day, a tablespoon.

Contraindications to the use of spring primrose

Any preparations from this plant should not be taken if you are pregnant or have an individual intolerance.

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Primrose officinalis - medicinal properties, application

Primula officinalis Jacq.

In the bright clearings of deciduous forests, on the edges and among sparse bushes, already in May the light yellow panicles of primroses delight our eyes. A rosette of ovate-elongated wrinkled leaves and several erect peduncles emerge from the powerful root system, which grow one after another as they bloom. Rams are perennials, but they also reproduce well by seeds that ripen at the end of August, so you should leave the most powerful plants and not collect every last one - leaving large specimens will ensure reproduction for future years.

Biological description of Primrose officinalis

Primrose has many other popular names: rams, lambs, lady's hands, white letter, gasnik, heavenly keys, ears, flowers of St. Peter. The latter is associated with the legend that the plant grew on the spot where St. Peter dropped the keys to heaven. Moreover, the primrose inflorescence looks like a bunch of keys; according to another legend, these are the keys with which spring opens the doors to summer.

Primrose has a short horizontal rhizome; numerous thin succulent roots extend from it.

Primrose leaves are oblong-obovate, wrinkled, serrated or unclearly crenate at the edges, taper into a winged petiole and form a basal rosette. A leafless peduncle 5-30 cm high emerges from the center of the rosette.

The flowers are regular, yellow, 7-15 mm in diameter, five-membered, dimorphic, with a 10-toothed calyx, inclined to one side, bisexual, collected in a slightly drooping umbrella of 10-30 pieces. The corolla is fused-petalled at the base; petals are dull.

In the conditions of the central zone of the European part of Russia, the primrose blooms in April - July.

The fruit is a capsule.

Where does primrose grow (distribution and ecology)

The plant is distributed in forest and forest-steppe zones almost throughout Europe, including the European part of Russia; also found in the Caucasus, Iran and Turkey. Prefers sparse light forests, edges, bushes, meadows, clearings.

What does primrose contain?

In the roots of primrose, saponins were found in an amount of 5-10%, essential oil - 0.08% and glycosides: primulaverip (primulaveroside), primverine (primveroside), which is a triterpene compound.

Saponins are also found in the leaves, flavonoids and saponins are found in the flowers. All parts of the plant are rich in ascorbic acid. In terms of dry matter, the leaves contain 5.9% and the flowers 4.7% ascorbic acid (vitamin C); a small amount of carotene was found in the leaves and roots.

Pharmacological properties of primrose

Action: due to the large amount of saponins, infusions and decoctions of primrose help in the treatment of colds, inflammation of the throat and larynx, flu, and bronchitis. Helps in the treatment of tuberculosis and pulmonary pneumoconiosis, an excellent expectorant. A course of primrose is recommended for smokers and people suffering from rheumatism. Compresses from the decoction reduce swelling and pain, and accelerate the healing of postoperative wounds.

Traditional medicine has used primrose for centuries to treat migraines, insomnia, and nervous tension. Primrose wine is recommended as a means of regulating blood circulation.

Primrose also has diuretic properties, so it is used to cleanse and detoxify the body.

When to collect and how to store Primrose officinalis

As a rule, the entire primrose plant is collected during flowering in May, and the roots in the fall. The leaves must be dried quickly so that the vitamins and beneficial properties of the raw material are preserved.

Rhizomes are harvested in the fall by digging them up with shovels. Clean off the soil, cut off the above-ground parts and quickly wash in cold running water. After preliminary drying in the open air, they are dried in attics under an iron roof, under sheds with good ventilation, or in dryers at a temperature of 40-50 degrees, spread in a thin layer on paper, fabric or sieves. Dry raw materials are packaged in bags or bales. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas. Shelf life is two years.

The leaves are collected at the beginning of flowering, plucking them with hands or cutting them with knives. Dry quickly in attics under an iron roof or in dryers at a temperature of 70-80 degrees, spreading them in a thin layer. Dry leaves are packed by pressing into bags. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas.

Flowers are collected at the beginning of flowering, picked by hand and placed in small baskets. Dry under shelters with good ventilation, spreading in a thin layer. Packed in metal cans of 5 or 10 kg and stored in dry, well-ventilated areas.

For what diseases is primrose used?

Primrose in scientific medicine

The leaves of Folium Primuiae, the flowers of Flores Primulae and the rhizomes with roots of Radix Primulae are used. The leaves are used as a vitamin remedy for the preparation of vitamin C concentrates, which are recommended for the treatment of hypo- and vitamin deficiencies. The roots contain saponins, glucosides, traces of essential oil, vitamins A and C. The roots are used as an excellent expectorant for respiratory diseases, especially bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma, and as a diuretic and diaphoretic for influenza.

Primrose in folk medicine

Primrose flowers are used as a diaphoretic for colds, migraines, dizziness, insomnia, fever, heart disease and pulmonary tuberculosis.

A decoction of the roots is used for bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough as a painkiller (for joint pain), for chronic constipation, headaches, and all diseases of the genitourinary tract and kidneys.

Powder from crushed primrose leaves is taken for a lack of vitamins in the body, lethargy, lack of appetite, and gum disease.

Primrose is used in homeopathy, and aqueous decoctions of the whole plant in veterinary medicine.

Use of primrose in medicine (recipes)

The rhizome of lambs in the form of a decoction or napara - 5 g per 1 glass of water - is used as an expectorant for bronchitis and coughs, diseases of the upper respiratory tract and colds. Thanks to the salicylic acid contained in primrose, the roots have a slight anti-inflammatory effect, stimulate metabolism and the secretion of gastric juices, sweat, and urine. The above decoction is consumed 1 tbsp. spoon with honey 4-5 times a day.

Flowers and the entire primrose plant also have an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect; they are brewed at the rate of 5 g per 1 glass of water (the whole plant is taken 2 times more) and drunk in 5-6 doses, and also rinse the nose and gargle with steam. The same drug is used for headaches and to relieve fatigue, irritability, and as a mild sedative for children. Primrose leaves are rich in vitamin C, they are useful for use in cases of vitamin C deficiency and after serious illnesses, drink tea from the leaves with flowers (not boiled, but brewed), and cut into salads. Tea made from primrose herb is useful for people with joint diseases - it relieves pain, helps remove salts from the body, and has a mild sedative effect.

For poor appetite, cough, general weakness, hypovitaminosis, pneumonia, scurvy, take an infusion of primrose leaves: brew 5-10 g of leaf powder in 20 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For insomnia, constipation, general weakness, poor appetite, dizziness, cough, kidney and bladder diseases, take an infusion of primrose roots as a diuretic: brew 5 g of roots in 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 2 hours, strain. Drink 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For pneumonia, bronchitis, and whooping cough, drink a decoction of primrose herb as an expectorant: boil 20 g of crushed herb in 200 ml of water for 20 minutes, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

For dizziness, migraines, chronic constipation, take an infusion of primrose flowers: brew 25 g of primrose flowers in 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for half an hour, strain. Drink 100-200 ml 1-3 times a day.

For respiratory diseases, gout, rheumatism, kidney and bladder diseases, take a decoction of primrose roots: boil 20 g of roots in 400 ml of water for 15 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Drink 100 ml 3-4 times a day.

A drink made from primrose flowers is very useful for strengthening general health: rinse 250 g of primrose flowers, add 1 liter of cold water, let it brew at room temperature until fermentation begins, add sugar or honey (to taste). Store the finished drink in a cool, dark place.

Tea with primrose: mix dried roots or leaves of primrose and St. John's wort herbs in equal quantities, chop. Brew as regular tea and drink with honey, sugar, jam, sweets, xylitol.

Fresh primrose leaves, collected at the beginning of flowering, are used to make salads. Just two primrose leaves are enough to satisfy the body's daily need for vitamin C.

Good to know...

• The stems and leaves are edible and can be used to make salads and cabbage soup.
• Primrose is a favorite plant of the European wild rabbit.
• Primrose is widely distributed as an ornamental plant.

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Evening primrose - medicinal properties and contraindications | Use of primrose oil in folk medicine

Forest or evening primroses, also called rams, are spring flowers common in our latitudes. Evening primrose - medicinal plant, used for its medicinal properties entirely. The use of primrose in folk medicine is due to the benefits of its decoctions, infusions and infusions, as well as tea based on it.

Evening primrose - use and description of the plant

Forest primroses (Lambs) are one of our first flowers to bloom in May. From a rosette of wrinkled oblong leaves emerge tall bare peduncles bearing drooping clusters of yellow flowers.

Each primrose flower has 5 lobes - yellow, with an orange spot at the base of the limb. The tubes are long and rough to the touch, like the rest of the plant. The height of wild primroses is 15-30 cm (peduncle), and the leaves only slightly rise above the ground.

The beneficial and medicinal properties of forest primroses are enormous. It is not for nothing that primrose flowers have long been popular among supporters of traditional medicine. The swaying heads of cheerful evening primroses decorate light birch groves, shady in the summer, but open to the sun in the spring, forest clearings, edges and outskirts of meadows. Lots of bees and bumblebees visit the delicious dining rooms on a sunny day - don’t rush to pick a flower, there’s probably a winged visitor sitting there.

Evening Primrose - medicinal properties and contraindications

Primrose roots are used to prepare expectorant mixtures (the drug “Primulin”), tea from flowers and roots is an excellent diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory remedy. And the whole plant is natural vitamin complex. The most vitamin C (up to 1000 mg%) and carotene is contained in the leaves, which have long been used in cooking recipes for spring vitamin deficiency, loss of strength, and simply as a seasoning for the table.

The use of primrose leaves in salads is traditional for England, and in our villages borscht was prepared from the first green leaves, and the flowers were brewed instead of tea.

When collecting evening primrose, you should take into account that the plant reproduces by seeds, and leave the strongest flower stalks for ripening. Also, you cannot dig up all the primrose plants in a row - it is better to pick 3-4 leaves from each plant. Little primrose grass and its medicinal properties heal us, so give it a chance to survive on this planet.

Contraindications to the use of evening primrose

Use of evening primrose - recipes

Salad recipe with primrose leaves

Tender primrose leaves are washed, cut and added to any green or vegetable salads. They will add a spicy taste to the traditional Russian version of Olivier.

Recipe for soup “Spring Sun” from primrose

Healthy recipe from primrose: boil diced potatoes, season the broth with sautéed onions, “Extra” rolled oats and add chopped primrose and honey leaves. Boil for 3 minutes and spoon out the egg yolks, separated from the whites, according to the number of servings. Turn off the heat (do not stir!) and leave covered for 10 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream. For 3 potatoes - 1 onion, a bowl of greens, 2 tbsp. l. cereals, 1.5 liters of water.

Omelet recipe with primrose leaves

Preparing a recipe for an omelette with forest primrose: simmer the shredded leaves in a small amount of olive oil in a frying pan. Remove the lid and pour the egg-milk mixture over them. Cover with a lid and cook over very low heat for 20 minutes. Beat eggs with milk, add sour cream, salt and flour - so that no lumps form. For 3 eggs - 0.5 cups of milk, 2 tbsp. l. sour cream, 2 tbsp. l. flour, salt and a cup of chopped primrose leaves.

Primrose Leaf Tea Recipe

Preparing the recipe medicinal tea with primrose: place fresh or dried flowers in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Leave for 10 minutes under a warm blanket and drink with honey or jam. Per cup - 3-4 inflorescences. The healing properties of spring primrose in this tea are colossal.

Recipe for tea with dry primrose leaves for bronchitis

Preparing the recipe healthy tea with primrose: pour boiling water over the roots of the plant and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes at a very low boil. You can pour the raw material into a thermos and leave for 3 hours. Drink 2-3 tbsp. l. 5-6 times a day, often with honey for coughs. The unique healing properties of evening primrose make it possible to use this tea in children's practice.

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Perennial spring primrose. It is valued in folk and scientific medicine for its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, and laxative effects. At the pharmacy you can buy cough syrup based on primrose. At home you can prepare tea, infusion, tincture, oil.

Name in Latin: Primula veris

Name in English: Spring primrose

Family: Primroses

Spring primrose (medicinal) is a well-known and beloved herb among the people. This is evidenced by the many popular names of the plant. One of them is “keys”. Legend has it that one day St. Peter dropped the keys to the ground, and in this place a primrose grew, the shape of the inflorescences actually resembling keys. For a long time, primrose (primrose) has been used for coughs. Today, the mucolytic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effect of the herb has been scientifically proven. High content of saponins in its chemical composition Helps thin out thick mucus in the bronchi. Less commonly, the plant is used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, and hypnotic.

Features of Primrose officinalis

Primrose refers to spring primroses. Like snowdrop, crocus, hellebore, scilla, lungwort, narcissus, violet - this is an early spring flower. It is often grown for ornamental purposes on personal plots. In addition to aesthetic pleasure, primrose has health benefits. When is it recommended to take it? How to collect and prepare grass?

Habitat

Primrose grass loves moist soil and partial shade. Most often found in the forest-steppe and forest zones of the European part. It can also be seen in the Volga region, Crimea, the Caucasus, the Urals, Western Siberia, Altai, and Sayan Mountains. Grows in mixed forests and pine forests, on forest edges, clearings, wet meadows, and thickets.

Plant characteristics

Spring primrose. Botanical illustration from the book “Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz” by O. V. Thome, 1885.

Botanical description of spring primrose:

• perennial herbaceous plant;
• basal leaves have the shape of a rosette;
• one or more shoots grow from the center of the rosette (arrow);
• the inflorescences have the shape of a drooping umbrella (it can contain from 10 to 30 flowers);
• the flowers are yellow, lemon-tinged, with a serrated calyx;
• leaves are ovoid, serrated, wrinkled;
• The rhizome is horizontal, succulent, covered with thin roots.

Primrose medicinal and the types of its pollination were studied by Charles Darwin in the 60-70s of the 19th century. The scientist noted the viability of the seeds of this species, especially during pollination between different subspecies. The species closest to the spring primrose is the large-cupped primrose. According to another classification, the plant belongs to a subspecies and has the same medicinal properties.

Procurement of raw materials

For cooking medicines Primrose root, leaves, stems and flowers are used.

• How to harvest the root. The underground part of the plant is dug up in the fall, cleaned, dried, and then dried in natural conditions or in an electric dryer at low temperature.
• How leaves are prepared. Cut before flowering begins. Dry under the same conditions as the root. It is important to lay out the raw materials in a thin layer and do not forget to stir. Some sources recommend drying the leaves quickly in electric dryers so that the plant does not lose valuable vitamin C.
• How flowers are prepared. Collect throughout the flowering period. Lay out for drying on dry verandas and attics, with access to fresh air.

All dried parts of the plant can be stored for 24 months. Raw materials must be protected from dampness and sunlight. The plant is a vulnerable species. In some regions of Russia it is listed in the Red Book. For example, it is prohibited to pick primrose in the Moscow, Kostroma, Rostov, Ivanovo, Vladimir, Arkhangelsk regions, Tatarstan, Chuvashia, and Udmurtia.

Pharmacological action

Useful properties of primrose:

• antispasmodic;
• expectorant;
• diuretic;
• laxative;
• emollient;
• carminative;
• sedative;
• diaphoretic;
• pain reliever;
• antirheumatic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• vitamin

The healing properties of primrose are determined by the following components:

• flavonoids;
• saponins;
• silicic acid;
• glycosides;
• vitamin A and C;
• tannins;
• essential oil.

The rhizome and root of the plant contain significantly more useful substances than flowers and leaves.

Read more about the mucolytic effect of the herb

Treatment of cough is the main use of this flower. The herb stimulates the secretory activity of the bronchi and upper respiratory tract. It is especially useful for dry, unproductive coughs and promotes the removal of sputum. Indications for use may include the following diagnoses:

• tracheitis;
• bronchitis;
• bronchopneumonia;
• pneumonia;
• emphysema;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• attacks of whooping cough.

It is recommended to drink spring primrose decoctions for elderly people whose contraction of the heart muscle and blood supply to the lungs are impaired. These age-related changes can lead to chronic (senile) cough. Primrose stimulates blood circulation, eliminates excess phlegm in the bronchi in older people.

Other indications

• Colds, flu, ARVI. The herb has a diaphoretic and antipyretic effect. It can be drunk when initial signs colds, high temperatures, to relieve inflammation and swelling during sinusitis.
• Digestion. Improves appetite, relieves cramps during bloating, has a carminative and laxative effect, drink for constipation and inflammation of the stomach.
• Removing excess fluid from the body. Recommended for kidney and bladder diseases. Gives a mild diuretic effect.
• Sedative. Can be read positive reviews about the sedative properties of the herb. It is recommended to take it at night for insomnia, overexcitation, and neuroses. Primrose relieves headaches and helps with migraines.
• Anti-sclerotic agent. For gout and rheumatism, infusions are taken orally; the tincture can be used for rubbing.
• External use. Decoctions and infusions can be used to gargle for sore throat, laryngitis, pharyngitis, and inflammation in the oral cavity. They are used to treat loose, bleeding gums. Less commonly used in cosmetology - to cleanse facial skin and strengthen hair.

What are the contraindications of primrose? Do not drink if you have individual intolerances or allergies, peptic ulcer, diseases of the central nervous system, during lactation. Primrose can be dangerous for pregnant women because it causes uterine contractions. Before use in children and the elderly, consultation with a doctor is necessary. An overdose is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. In this case, you need to stop taking it and seek medical help.

Ready-made preparations and recipes for home preparation

What are the uses of Primrose officinalis in folk medicine? What drugs based on this raw material are prepared in pharmacology?

What can you buy at the pharmacy?

• Primrose syrup. This is one of the most effective drugs herbal remedy for cough. There are various commercial names for syrups that contain spring primrose. This herb is often added to combination preparations, in particular, combined with thyme.
• Breast collection. The herb can come in various herbal teas for cough. Most often it is used together with coltsfoot, plantain, oregano, licorice, linden, anise, chamomile and other herbs. Although in classic breast training for cough (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4) primrose (primrose) is not included.

More information about Gerbion syrup

One of the most popular cough medicines for children and adults is Gerbion syrup. The instructions for use indicate that the medicine has not only an expectorant, but also an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory pharmacological effect. The course of treatment can last up to 2 weeks. Syrup is prescribed for dry cough, which can be a symptom of the following diseases:

• colds, ARVI, flu;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• tracheobronchitis.

Contraindications include:

• children under 2 years of age;
• diabetes mellitus;
• sucrose intolerance;
• allergy to primrose;
• bronchial asthma.

If a child has suffered obstructive laryngitis (an attack of croup), it is strictly forbidden to use the drug. Thinning of sputum and increasing its volume can provoke laryngospasm. Although the syrup is sold without a prescription, it should not be given to children of any age without a pediatrician's prescription. Also contraindicated simultaneous administration expectorants along with antitussive medications. The dilution of sputum and the impossibility of its evacuation is a direct path to complications in the form of pneumonia.

Tea

You can brew the herb separately, but most often it is recommended to prepare cough tea from several herbs. You can brew crushed root, dry leaves and flowers, you can also mix dry raw materials.

Making primrose tea

1. Take 1 tsp. dry grass root.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Leave for 5 minutes.
5. Strain.

You can drink 2-3 glasses a day if you have a severe cough. It is recommended to drink it hot. It is good to add a spoonful of honey to this infusion. If the decoction is prepared from leaves and flowers, you can take 2 tsp. raw materials.

Preparing Blended Tea

1. Mix 10 g of mallow, fennel, anise and 30 g of primrose.
2. Take 2 tsp. herbal mixture.
3. Pour a glass of boiling water.
4. Leave for 15 minutes.
5. Strain.

Take in the same dosage.

Decoction and infusion

How else can you prepare primrose for cough? There are two ways to brew herbs - with and without boiling.

Preparing the decoction

1. Take 2 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Leave for 20 minutes.
5. Strain.

Take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day (preferably before meals). Do not exceed the dosage as this is a concentrated decoction.

Preparing the infusion

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. herbs.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave for 1 hour.
4. Strain.

The conditions of administration and dosage are the same. The decoction and infusion are used externally for washing the nasopharynx, gargling and gums for inflammation. With these diagnoses, you can chew the stems of the plant. It is also beneficial to take primrose powder with water. Acceptable daily dose- 0.5 grams. Young leaves of the plant are eaten to replenish ascorbic acid and carotene in the body.

Tincture

Used as an expectorant, sedative, hypnotic, antispasmodic, laxative, and antirheumatic agent. Due to its alcohol base, the tincture is contraindicated for children of any age. The medicine is prepared from the roots and aerial parts of the plant.

Preparation

1. Take 1 part of dry crushed raw materials.
2. Pour 5 parts 70% alcohol.
3. Leave for 14 days in a dark place.
4. Strain.

Take 15–20 drops 3 times a day before meals. Externally used for rubbing for rheumatism and gout, gargling and mouthwash (diluted!).

Oil

You can prepare an oil extract from spring primrose at home. To do this, instead of an alcohol base, use vegetable oil (it is better to use high-quality olive oil). The oil can be taken orally and used for local treatment. It helps well with joint diseases, strengthens the immune system, and normalizes metabolism. But most often the oil is prepared from another type of plant - evening primrose. This particular drug is useful for women: it helps with hormonal disorders, normalizes the menstrual cycle, and relieves symptoms of PMS.

However, it is important to know that evening primrose, like spring primrose, is an abortifacient herbal remedy. The use of the herb poses a risk of miscarriage, especially in the first trimester.

Primrose officinalis is one of the herbal remedies of first choice for dry, unproductive cough. The herb is also prescribed for neuroses, migraines, insomnia, diseases of the joints, kidneys and bladder, to normalize digestion. Used in the form of decoction, tea, infusion, alcohol tincture, oil, syrup.

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.

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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 the healing properties of primrose are 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 used in many areas of folk 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 therapeutic effect for colds. 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 the 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 collection brew 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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