Effect:
hemostatic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory
Areas of application:
Sunburn, blemished skin, bleeding wounds, hemorrhoids, diarrhea
Plant parts used:
Leaves and flowers
Collection time:
all year round
To find:
Just like the large meadow button, the small one can be found in moist meadows.
Ingredients:
Tannins, essential oils, flavone, vitamin C, hydroxycinnamic acids
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: Boil 2 to 3 teaspoons of the fresh crushed leaves in 1/4 liter of water, then strain. Drink 2 cups daily.
In Great Britain, the small meadow button is used as a substitute for basil, for example it is used in the classic pâté, which is often mixed with green nuts, or as pipinella vinegar. The small meadow button smells and tastes like a cucumber and can be eaten before flowering, in salads or as a vegetable. As a herb it goes well with pickled vegetables, in quark and soft cheese dishes or you can make herb butter from it.
See also Meadow button, big one