Slightly toxic
Effect:
anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, nausea-inducing
Areas of application:
Alcoholism, as an emetic, constipation, menstrual cramps, headaches, abortifacients, viscous mucus in the bronchi, bronchial asthma
Plant parts used:
root
Collection time:
August
To find:
In moist forests on calcareous soils under the trees.
Ingredients:
essential oil, asarone, phenylpropane derivatives
Miscellaneous:
The inconspicuous flowers are brownish-red and the evergreen leaves impress with their shine and kidney shape.
If a person or animal was sick, the old Germanic magic plant was used to fumigate the illness.
🛑 If you overdose, your stomach, liver, kidneys and intestines will be damaged.
Hildegard von Bingen: The Hazelwort is warm and has a dangerous power within it. Therefore, human nature fails them more than it benefits them.