Anthyllis cut flower – Anthyllis vulneraria

Anthyllis, also known as vulneraria, is a herbaceous plant that grows in the dry, rocky meadows of Europe. It is traditionally harvested for its yellow flowers, renowned for their soothing properties on fragile skin and mucous membranes.

Description

Dried and cut flowers, bright yellow to golden in color. Light and fluffy texture. Mild, herbaceous, slightly sweet aroma. Stores well away from moisture. Can be infused or incorporated into natural cosmetic treatments.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Anthyllis vulneraria, vulneraria, woundwort
• Latin name: Anthyllis vulneraria
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Flowers
• Form: Cut, dried
• Origin: Europe, dry and sunny areas
• English name: Kidney vetch
• German name: Wundklee
• Name in Spanish: Vulneraria
• Name in Italian: Vulneraria
• Name in Arabic: الأنثيليس (Al-Anthīlīs)

Main virtues

Anthyllis is traditionally recognized for its soothing effects, both for light internal use and for cutaneous applications. It is often included in floral blends for wellness infusions or natural lotions.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, tannins, mucilages, saponins, organic acids.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup of hot water, infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Compresses: cooled infusion applied to sensitive areas.
• Cosmetics: in floral water or integrated into gentle homemade masks.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known toxicity at traditional doses.
• Avoid in people allergic to Fabaceae.
• Use as a complement to a balanced lifestyle.

History and origin

Renowned since ancient times as a "wound herb," anthyllis is still cultivated in some regions today for the beauty of its flowers and its gentle traditional uses. It is also mentioned in treatises on Alpine folk medicine.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: dry, away from light and insects.
• Packaging: kraft bag, metal box, glass jar.
• Appearance: Light, fluffy, cut yellow flowers.
• Smell: sweet, floral, slightly sweet.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of traditional Alpine phytotherapy
• Folk medicinal flora of Central Europe
• Works on ethnomedical botany

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