Łódź, Botanical Garden

The bumblebee is Bombus terrestris. It is native to Eurasia, but spread worldwide. Edible plant - leaves or roots cooked. Herbal plant - the flowering plant is antibiotic, highly astringent, hypoglycaemic, styptic and vulnerary, it is valued as an intestinal disinfectant, especially in cases of enteritis; an infusion is used internally in the treatment of diarrhoea, internal bleeding, excessive menstruation; externally, the plant is used as a cleansing and healing wash for wounds, sores, impetigo, eczema, excess vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, the powdered plant is used as a haemostatic in cases of severe nosebleeds; Useful plant - an edible dye is obtained from the flowers.