Primrose is a flower that has medicinal properties of those of the Cowslip. It has a root-stock, knotty with the succeeding base of fallen leaves and resembles a cylindrical, branched of rootlets on every side. The leaves are shaped like eggs and oblong, have a smooth surface, hairy veins prominent underneath, and irregularly toothed edges. The flowers grow on separate stalks.
The entire flower and its roots can be used as herbal medicine. The roots of a three-year-old plant can be used and dug during autumn. They should be thoroughly rinsed with a brush in cold water. Remember that they should not be placed for a long period of time submerged in water. The small fibers should be trimmed off. If there are large roots, they can be separated lengthwise to assist in drying. The roots and flowers of a primrose both contain fragrant oils that can be useful in treating several ailments.
Primrose's has antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, and emetic properties. It is known for being an essential remedy in muscular rheumatism, paralysis, and gout. The whole plant can be used as a sedative and in recent times, a tincture of the fresh plant in full bloom at 10 ounces and 1 pint of alcohol has been used effectively in treating severe allergies, restlessness, and difficulty of sleeping. A concoction of the flowers was previously considered excellent in curing nervous hysterical disorders. The mixture may be made of 5 to 10 portions of the petals to 100 ml of water. In the current herbal medicine, the combination of the root is usually taken in tablespoonful dosage. They generally are good treatment for nervous headaches. A teaspoonful of the pulverized dry roots can also serve as emetic. With all those medicinal uses, primrose is not just a flower but a good herbal medicine too.
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