A calming plant for the respiratory tract

Primrose is known for relieving dry or spasmodic coughs, calming temporary nervous states, and promoting natural rest. It can be used in synergy with other soothing or relaxing plants such as poppy, chamomile, or linden.

Description

A blend of dried flowers, bracts, and thin peduncles, pale yellow to light green in color. Sweet floral scent, light texture. Naturally dried at low temperature to preserve the aroma and volatile active ingredients.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Cowslip, cowslip, cowslip
• Latin name: Primula officinalis (syn. Primula veris )
• Family: Primulaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (flowers + thin stems)
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe
• English name: Cowslip aerial parts
• Name in German: Schlüsselblume geschnitten
• Name in Spanish: Primavera troceada
• Name in Italian: Primula tagliata
• Name in Arabic: أجزاء الربيع المقطعة

Main virtues

Antitussive, mild sedative, mild expectorant, calming, antispasmodic.

Main constituents

Triterpene saponins (primulasaponins), flavonoids, essential oils, salicylic acid, tannins.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 g in 200 ml of simmering water – infuse for 10 to 12 minutes – up to 2 times/day.
• Synergy: integrated into respiratory or calming blends with marshmallow, linden, poppy, chamomile.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• For use by licensed professionals only.
• Not recommended in case of known allergy to primroses.
• May irritate digestive mucous membranes at high doses (presence of saponins).
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical supervision.

History and traditional use

A spring plant widely found in the European countryside, primrose is traditionally used to "open the lungs" and calm tension. Enjoyed as an evening infusion, it features in several ancient preparations for stubborn coughs and minor sleep disorders.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or opaque box, reserved for professionals.
• Storage: in a dry, temperate place, away from light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Order of June 24, 2014 – List of plants subject to restrictions (Legifrance)
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Primevère_officinale
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org

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