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Toadflax (Linaria vulgris syn. Antirrhinum linaria)


Toadflax

Effect:

Sweaty, diuretic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic


Areas of application:

Glandular disorders, uric acid disorders, kidney, liver, pancreas, dropsy, gout, jaundice, rheumatism, stool retention, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, fistulas, purulent inflammations of the skin, wound healing, swollen injuries, swelling, small rashes, spots on the skin, birthmarks (please check with your doctor beforehand), edema, liver weakness, bladder weakness, bladder infections, bedwetting, fainting spells


Plant parts used:

flowering part of the plant


Collection time:

June to August


To find:

On the edges of meadows, field edges and dry fallow areas


Ingredients:

Flavone glycosides, linarin, peganin, pectolinarin, gum, pectins, tannins, vitamin C, formic acid, malic acid


Other:

☕ Tea: 1 teaspoon of herb is poured with 1/4 liter of boiling water and steeped for 5 minutes. 2 cups per day are sufficient.


Toadflax belongs in the herb tuft for the Assumption Day.


Insects do not love toadflax and avoid the smell. Strong decoctions are a natural fly poison.

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