Łódź, Łagiewniki Forest

It is native primarily to wetland areas of Europe and Western Asia. Edible plant - young leaves? Herbal plant - the plant is astringent, demulcent and expectorant; can be used internally or externally and is useful in checking bleeding of the mouth, nose and wounds, restraining profuse haemorrhages of any kind and in the treatment of diarrhoea; it makes a serviceable mouthwash for treating sore gums and mouth ulcers. Useful plant - a yellow dye is obtained from the flowers; a brown dye is obtained from the rhizomes; the growing plant repels gnats and flies, it has been burnt in houses in order to remove these insects.