Cowslip flower (Primula veris) - an excellent remedy for bronchitis, colds, migraines, insomnia, chronic exhaustion and many other diseases

Cowslip (Primula veris, common cowslip) is one of the first forerunners of spring. In folk medicine, it is used as a remedy for coughs, bronchitis, colds. It is rich in enzymes, minerals, essential acids and saponins. It is also used in the treatment of migraines, insomnia, rheumatism.

The Cowslip begins to bloom in early March. For medicinal purposes, dried root, leaves and flowers are used that are harvested only when the weather is sunny and dried for one or more days. The root can be harvested in spring or autumn.

The fresh root contains saponozoids that facilitate the elimination of mucus and at the same time helps with a cough. Flowers are rich in flavonoids - ingredients that increase the elasticity of blood vessels and act as diuretics. The flowers need to be dried quickly and well. The Cowslip also contains vitamin C, mostly in the leaf and flower.

The Cowslip is especially good at treating lung diseases, fainting, and arrhythmias. Tea prepared from flowers increases the number of red blood cells.

Tea prepared from the root, acts as a sedative for migraines, headaches, nervousness, dizziness. In addition, Cowslip is used to treat kidney disease, rheumatism and chronic exhaustion. 

In folk medicine, the plant is also used as a remedy for good sleep, to remove or reduce nervous tension and headaches caused by stress.