Bratoszewice, Park Szkoły

It is native to Europe, but has been introduced on other continents. Edible plant - the leaves are a tea substitute. Herbal plant - the herb is a blood purifier and vulnerary; an infusion of the leaves is used internally in the treatment of coughs, asthma, catarrh; applied externally to skin diseases is said to be an efficacious treatment for the itch; has been used in traditional Austrian herbal medicine internally (as tea) for disorders of the nervous system, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, and metabolism; in 18th century Britain, the plant had the reputation of being a cure for gout.