Robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Slightly toxic

Effect:

antispasmodic

Areas of application:

Cracked, dry skin

Homeopathy: for migraines, heartburn, certain stomach pains, smoking cessation

Plant parts used:

Flowers, in medicine also the bark

Collection time:

May, June

To find:

Spread everywhere.

Ingredients:

Flavonoids, glycosides, phasin, robinin, robin, essential oil, tannins, lectins (seeds)

Other:

The whole tree, especially the wood, bark, seeds and leaves are poisonous. This does not apply to the flowers.

Robinia is used as a replacement for expensive teak wood. Since it is impregnated, you do not come into contact with the poisonous robin. Toys used for small children are not suitable.

🛑 Attention: It must not be put in the mouth. Robinia wood should not be sanded without a face mask (e.g. when renovating garden furniture), drilled or sawed in closed rooms.

The plucked petals can be used to make a syrup that tastes good.