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Date created
Aug 12, 2022
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Oct 9, 2023
Bratoszewice, Park Szkoły
Native to the whole Eurasia.
Edible plant - an aromatic, slightly bitter tea can be made by infusing the dried leaves in boiling water for 5 - 10 minutes.
Herbal plant - the leaves and the flowers are anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant and vulnerary; externally, a poultice of the leaves is a good healer of wounds and is also applied to ulcers, tumours and piles; an infusion of the flowers in olive oil is used as earache drops, or as a local application in the treatment of piles and other mucous membrane inflammations; a decoction of the roots is said to alleviate toothache and also relieve cramps and convulsions; the juice of the plant and powder made from the dried roots is said to quickly remove rough warts when rubbed on them; the seeds are slightly narcotic and also contain saponins.
Usable plant - a yellow dye is obtained from the flowers by boiling them in water.