Monday, October 31, 2011

Health Benefits of Cowslip


This herb can be used fresh or dried, and therapy is just the flowers, stems and roots are used. Flowers and leaves are rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, sodium salicylate, which helps strengthen the immune system through its antioxidant properties and to reduce cholesterol levels. In addition, this herb contains saponoids to lead an expectorant and emetic effects.

The roots and stems contain amidine saccharum, and tanoids. Primrose is also a natural diuretic, sedative, tranquilizer.