In this article we talk about spring primrose. You will learn about the medicinal properties of the plant and effective recipes which will help to cope with many diseases and strengthen the immune system.
Spring primrose (Primula veris) - perennial herbaceous plant, belongs to the Primrose family. Other names: primrose officinalis, lambswort, golden keys, jaundice, copperhead. The grass got its name from its bright yellow flowers.
What does it look like
According to botanical description, the primrose rhizome is short, long cord-shaped roots grow from it. In the photo, the spring primrose looks like a low-growing plant, has wide leaves up to 8 cm in length. Appearance(photo) spring primrose During the flowering period, it produces an arrow without leaves, on which bright flowers grow yellow color with a pleasant and sweet aroma. Their number can be from 3 to 5. Flowering occurs in late spring and early summer. The fruits ripen in July and look like multi-seeded capsules.
Where does it grow
Primrose grass prefers shady areas and moist soil, so it can be found in forests steppe zones, deciduous and coniferous forests. Widely distributed in Europe and some regions of Russia. Grows in shady meadows, among bushes and deep ravines.
Leaves, rhizome and roots
All parts of the plant have medicinal properties equally, but the rhizome, roots and leaves are most often used..
Chemical composition
Thanks to the rich chemical composition Primrose is widely used in folk recipes, as well as in pharmacology.
The grass contains the following useful elements:
- essential oils;
- flavonoids;
- saponins;
- carotene;
- ascorbic acid;
- glycosides;
- vitamin E;
- manganese.
Medicinal properties
The flowers, leaves and roots of primrose have beneficial properties. Primrose leaves can replenish the reserves of vitamins and minerals for vitamin deficiency in spring or winter period. Thanks to the presence of vitamins A and C, vision improves and digestive processes are normalized. Medicines from the rhizome of the plant have a resolving effect on hematomas, bruises, and contusions. Reduce discomfort and pain in rheumatism.
The diuretic properties of primrose are used to treat inflammation Bladder, kidney. The plant has a slight laxative effect, so it is used for constipation. Due to its expectorant properties, medicines with primrose are prescribed for various types cough and in more complex cases such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Primrose is used as a tonic for general weakness and insomnia. Rinsing the mouth with a decoction of primrose reduces bleeding and inflammation of the gums. It has a cleansing effect on blood vessels, improves blood circulation and the condition of the cardiovascular system.
The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant are used not only in folk recipes. IN complex treatment The upper respiratory tract is treated with Gerbion syrup, which contains primrose.
How to collect
Leaves and inflorescences are collected directly at the stage active growth- at the end of spring. Dry in the shade on paper or fabric, this way they preserve maximum amount useful elements. When using a dryer, 40 degrees will be enough to achieve the desired effect. Dried leaves are stored in fabric bags in a dark and dry place.
Roots and rhizomes are dug up in early autumn. They are cleaned of soil and washed with cool water. After drying, dry in a ventilated area or in a special dryer at 45 degrees. You need to lay out the roots on paper or natural fabric. The dried root is stored in cardboard boxes for 2 years.
The inflorescences are collected in May and dried in ventilated rooms. Dried flowers are placed in glass containers and tightly closed with a lid. Store in a dark place for 2 years.
How to use
Primrose officinalis is valued for its beneficial properties. It is often prescribed during colds and viral diseases upper respiratory tract.
Cough decoction
Primrose decoction for coughs is used to reduce pain and discomfort in the throat and eliminate pathogens.
Ingredients:
- Primrose leaves - 15 g.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to cook: Grind dry leaves and fill them with water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
How to use: Drink 100 ml of medicine after meals three times a day.
Result: Improved expectoration of mucus when coughing, improved well-being.
Infusion for appetite
The drug based on a medicinal plant has a beneficial effect on the microflora of the stomach and its functioning. Increases the tone of the whole body and normalizes appetite.
Ingredients:
- Primrose leaves - 100 g.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to cook: Grind dry leaves into powder and pour boiling water over them. Infuse the medicine for 1 hour, strain.
How to use: Drink 1 tbsp. before every meal.
Result: Improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, increasing appetite and strengthening the body's protective functions.
Infusion for vision
Thanks to carotene and vitamin A, which are part of the primrose, the infusion increases visual acuity. You can not only drink it, but also drop it into your eyes.
Ingredients:
- Dry primrose leaves - 2 tbsp.
- Water - 500 ml.
How to cook: To make the infusion, take a small thermos. Pour the crushed leaves into it and pour boiling water over them. Close the lid tightly and leave for 2-3 hours. Strain the finished infusion.
How to use: Take the finished medicine 1 glass three times a day after meals. Place 2 drops of the infusion into your eyes before going to bed.
Result: Improving vision in a short time, filling the body with vitamins and nutrients.
Tincture for potency
A tincture of primrose rhizome will help improve sexual function in men and improve health.
Ingredients:
- Dry primrose root - 2 tbsp.
- Wine - 500 ml.
How to cook: Grind the primrose root and add wine. Infuse the mixture for 2 months. After time, strain the tincture.
How to use: Take 20 drops three times daily.
Result: Elimination inflammatory processes, improving sexual function in men.
Before using the medicine, consultation with a specialist is necessary.
Drink for immunity
The rich composition of primrose combats vitamin deficiencies in the spring, and also helps improve health after illnesses. Is a prophylactic and restores protective functions body.
Ingredients:
- Primrose inflorescences - 250 g.
- Water - 1 l.
- Honey or sugar - to taste.
How to cook: Pour dried primrose flowers cold water. Infuse the drink before fermentation begins, add honey or sugar to taste. Store in a dark place.
How to use: Drink half a glass of the drink after meals three times a day.
Result: Supports immunity to resist various diseases.
Forms of application
Decoctions, infusions, tinctures, syrup and oil are made from primroses. Due to the fact that each part of the plant has medicinal properties, there are a number of preparation options medicines very large. Each prescription is effective, but must be taken according to the instructions.
Decoction
Decoctions are effective in treating inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract (bronchitis, pneumonia).
Ingredients:
- Dried primrose root - 20 g.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to cook: Grind the primrose root and add cold water. Bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Leave to cool and then strain.
How to use: Take 1 tbsp. three times a day.
Result: Well helps to cope with the manifestations of bronchitis, pneumonia, promotes the removal of sputum.
Infusion
An infusion made from the leaves of a medicinal plant improves metabolism and digestion.
Ingredients:
- Primrose leaves - 25 g.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to cook: Pour boiling water over dry leaves and leave for half an hour. Strain the cooled infusion.
How to use: Drink 1 glass of the resulting drug half an hour before meals.
Result: Discomfort and pain in the stomach go away, metabolism improves.
Tincture
Medicinal tincture of primrose relieves stress, fights insomnia and weakness. For rheumatic pain, rubbing is used. You can replace primrose roots with leaves.
Ingredients:
- Primrose root - 2 tbsp.
- Alcohol 70% - 200 ml.
How to cook: Required amount pour crushed primrose with alcohol. Infuse the mixture for 2 weeks in a dark place, stirring occasionally. After the time has passed, pour the alcohol into a separate container and strain several times. Squeeze out the cake.
How to use: Rub the tincture on joints and bruises. At internal use— Dilute 15 drops of tincture in 50 ml of water and drink twice a day.
Result: Elimination of pain in joints and muscles due to various injuries. Calming effect on the nervous system.
Oil
Traditional medicine uses primrose oil to improve immunity, cleanse blood vessels and improve heart function.
Ingredients:
- Primrose flowers - 100 g.
- Vegetable oil - 100 g.
How to cook: To the bottom is small glass jar arrange the primrose flowers. Fill them with vegetable oil and place the container in a bright place, preferably under direct Sun rays for 2 week. Strain the finished product. Pour the resulting oil over the new flowers and leave to infuse for another 2 weeks. Pour the finished oil into a dry, clean jar.
How to use: Take 1 ml of oil in the morning and afternoon on an empty stomach.
Result: Thanks to vegetable fats, the beneficial substances in primrose inflorescences are better absorbed, strengthen and cleanse blood vessels, and improve heart function.
Syrup
Herbion syrup with primrose contains only natural ingredients and effectively fights cough. Affects sputum, dilutes it and helps it exit the respiratory tract, reduces the number of pathogens at the site of the disease. Has a calming effect on irritated mucous membranes.
According to the instructions for use of primrose, the dosage is 15 ml for adult patients and 10 ml for children over 14 years old, for children from 5-14 years old - 5 ml. For children under 5 years of age, syrup is prescribed in a dose of up to 2.5 ml. The medicine is diluted in warm water. Treatment lasts 1 week.
The syrup is used as an independent drug or in combination with additional medications for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, and tracheitis. It is acceptable to use “Gerbion” for colds and coughs that are caused by external irritants (for example, smoking).
Contraindications
Spring primrose is contraindicated in several cases:
- Allergy to plant components.
- Pregnancy. The use of medications affects the tone of the uterine muscles, which can cause miscarriage.
- Stomach ulcer.
By observing the dosage of the drug and strictly following the instructions, primrose will only bring health benefits. Neglecting contraindications can cause harm and aggravate the disease.
Classification
Spring primrose - perennial medicinal plant, belongs to the Primrose family. There are more than 500 species.
Taxonomic position:
- Department - Flowers.
- Class - Magnoliopsids (dicots).
- Order: Ericaceae.
- Family - Primroses.
- Genus - Primrose.
- Type - Spring primrose.
Varieties
Science knows a large number of primroses, but only a few of them have medicinal properties:
- Large-cupped primrose.
- Tall primrose.
- Primrose mealy.
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What to remember
- Due to its composition, the herb is often used in traditional medicine and pharmacology recipes.
- It has a wide range of medicinal properties, helps fight inflammation, colds, coughs, nervous stress, headaches and joint pain.
- The vitamin composition of primrose improves the body’s protective functions, replenishes deficiencies useful substances.
According to legend, the Apostle Peter, who guards the gates of Paradise, learned that the fallen angels were able to make their own keys to them. This news frightened Peter so much that in his excitement he dropped the real keys from his hands. The bunch fell to the ground and turned into a beautiful flower. This is how, according to one belief, the medicinal primrose appeared. Thanks to this legend, this gentle yellow flower also called heavenly keys, the keys of St. Peter, with golden keys. Other names for this plant include: spring primrose , rams, ears, cats, firstborn, gasnik, God's ears.
Description
Primula officinalis (other scientific names are Primula veris, spring primrose, spring primrose) is a low-growing plant that grows in temperate zones of Asia and Europe. The plant loves dappled shade, so it can often be found in clearings and clearings, hayfields, as well as in mountainous areas.
Spring primrose is a not very tall herbaceous plant with sweet-smelling light yellow flowers. It has a small rhizome, thick and short, with numerous thin roots extending from it. Primrose leaves are collected in a rosette at the very roots. In shape they resemble an elongated inverted egg. They are wrinkled, with jagged edges, covered with light fluff both above and below. The stem of spring primrose can reach 30 cm in height. It has no leaves. Primrose officinalis has an umbellate inflorescence that is inclined towards the ground. It really looks like a bunch of keys. The spring primrose umbrella is 7–15 cm in diameter and consists of 10–30 flowers. They have two sexes and are both cross- and independently pollinated, and unisexual flowers can pollinate among themselves.
Primrose officinalis: composition
Primrose flowers and leaves are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, which are powerful antioxidants and help the body fight infections by strengthening the immune system. They can also provide lower blood cholesterol levels, thereby improving heart health. Primrose flowers and leaves are rich in potassium, calcium, sodium and salicylates. The saponins contained in this plant have expectorant properties and are useful in treating cough.
Primrose officinalis: application
Spring primrose leaves have been used for many years in making a sedative tea to treat hyperactivity and insomnia. Soothing primrose tea was especially popular in Europe. By the way, not only the leaves, but also the flowers of the primrose have a sedative effect. Their effect is milder, so tea from primrose inflorescences has been used for centuries to improve sleep in hyperactive children.
The roots of spring primrose also have beneficial properties. They, like flowers, are used to prepare remedies for colds, flu and coughs. Due to the expectorant properties of primrose, it is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of whooping cough. Currently, scientists are interested in the possibilities of primrose as a remedy for asthma and other allergies.
Its antispasmodic properties have found use in the treatment of tremors, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
Often in folk medicine Primrose is taken to reduce blood clotting or in the treatment of rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
It is also useful in treating infections urinary tract and kidneys.
In cosmetology, spring primrose is used in the preparation of lotions to cleanse the skin. It is used to treat acne, comedones and other skin problems. The unique astringent properties of this plant make it possible to perfectly remove impurities from the skin due to good opening and deep cleaning por.
Primrose officinalis: indications
Beneficial features Primrose officinalis is used in the treatment of such diseases:
Cystitis; Angina; Laryngitis; Tracheitis; Neurosis; Insomnia; Headache; Bronchitis; Avitaminosis; Gout; Epilepsy; Tremor; Whooping cough; Neuralgia
Primrose officinalis: contraindications
Since spring primrose contains a large amount of salicylates, it is not recommended for use internally by people who are allergic to aspirin.
Treatment with products containing this plant is not allowed for those undergoing anticoagulant treatment.
Primrose is also contraindicated for pregnant women. However, nursing mothers can take spring primrose tea, as it can stimulate lactation.
Primrose officinalis: preparation
Spring primrose leaves are collected at the very beginning of flowering (depending on the region - in April-May). During this period they contain greatest number useful substances. To preserve maximum vitamins in the leaves, they must be dried in special dryers or ovens at a temperature of 100 - 120 degrees. In this case, it is possible to preserve ascorbic acid, which primrose leaves are rich in. If the presence of vitamin C does not have of great importance, you can dry the plant in the attic or under a canopy outside.
Primrose roots are dug out of the ground in the fall and dried in a well-ventilated area.
Flowers are harvested in April - June, before they bloom. They are dried in the shade on fresh air, or in a ventilated room.
Primrose officinalis: recipes
Primrose officinalis is used both fresh and dried. Not only its flowers and roots, but also its leaves are suitable for medicinal purposes.
There are many in various ways use of primrose.
For colds
and problems respiratory system 1 tbsp. l. dried raw materials, herbs and roots, pour boiling water, 200 ml, heat in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes or keep in a thermos for 1 hour, cool, take 1-2 tbsp. l. several times a day, depending on the severity of the disease. The same solution can be used to rinse your mouth for gum disease and wipe problematic and aging skin. And to treat the scalp, the amount of herb should be doubled.
For insomnia, neurosis and headaches 10–15 g of dried primrose flowers are poured into a glass of boiling water, left for 15 minutes, filtered, and drunk throughout the day. For children, the dose of flowers is reduced by 2 times.
For treatment gout and kidney disease , it is recommended to use an aqueous infusion of the roots of the primrose officinalis. A spoonful of ground and dried primrose root is poured with 400 ml of boiling water. The mixture should be kept on low heat for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for another half hour. The strained decoction is taken three times a day, 100 ml.
Primrose roots are boiled in water and then left to cool completely. The resulting decoction is used as antipyretic , and it is also useful for heart and circulatory system .
Cooks have not ignored the primrose, especially in Europe, where it is considered as salad plant. Leaves with a slight bitterness and flower shoots with a pleasant subtle aroma and sweetish taste are eaten. Primrose is eaten raw and added to any hot dishes, especially green soups, along with spicy herbs, and after heat treatment the bitterness in the leaves disappears. Dried flowers are added to tea leaves, their decoction or infusion from the roots is added to wine, and a cool vitamin drink is made from fresh flowers and honey.
The main nutritional purpose of primrose is spring salads to combat vitamin deficiency and strengthen the immune system. After all, 2-3 young leaves will easily provide a daily dose of ascorbic acid and a sufficient amount of carotene.
Suitable for breakfast salad with primrose and chicken fillet
. Chicken breast, 200 g, cut into slices, beat, add salt and fry until tender, cool, cut into strips. The sweet and sour apple is coarsely grated. Finely chop 50–70 g of primrose leaves. Mix everything, season with a mixture of butter, yogurt and lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped herbs on top. For lunch, add a hard-boiled egg, peas and olives to the salad.
Spring green salad with primrose is suitable as an appetizer that will whet your appetite. A handful of young nettle leaves is quickly blanched or soaked in cold water, dry on a towel, cut finely. Cut 80–100 g of primrose leaves, 30 g of green onions, several garlic leaves and 1–2 green cucumbers. Mix everything, salt and season with sour cream/thick yogurt or mayonnaise, and put sprigs of primrose flowers on top.
There are ones whose appearance after a long winter sleep is awaited with special impatience, and therefore their beauty is perceived as attractive and mysterious. Such plants include the primrose, which received its name for a reason - it speaks for itself. There is another name for it - primrose. These flowers have both unusual beauty and unique beneficial properties.
Description
Types of primrose
There are about five hundred species of these plants; they all differ in the flowering period, flower coloring, and leaves. There are several types of primroses with medicinal properties: spring (medicinal), large-cupped, tall, mealy.
Spring primrose (medicinal)
A perennial with medicinal properties, it has a height of 15 to 30 cm. It is distributed in the south of the forest territory of Russia and its part belonging to Europe. A plant with cord-like roots, the leaves are round, oblong, tapered. The flowers are collected in a long arrow inclined to the side with a bright yellow color and scent. The fruit is in the form of a brown capsule with a large number of seeds. 
Important! Spring primrose is a very valuable plant containing a lot of vitamin C, which makes it an excellent healing and fortified remedy for colds, coughs and problems nervous system. Significant level of content ascorbic acid helps reduce the number of free radicals in the human body and slow down the aging process.
Common in Siberia, the Caucasus and the Urals large-cupped primrose, also a perennial with medicinal properties. According to some classifications, it is considered a subspecies of the spring one. Externally, these plants are somewhat different: the large-cupped primrose, in contrast to the spring one, has a more swollen cup and leaves with fine pubescence. 
This type of primrose is suitable for preparing expectorants for various diseases and types of cough. Also, the large-cupped primrose helps improve the process of urine excretion, soothes, and relieves spasms. In order to create a means for separating sweat and urine, you need 1 tbsp. l. roots and leaves, which are previously dried, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for several hours. The settled product is taken 1 tbsp. l. three times a day. This infusion can be stored for no more than a day.
Did you know? In a number of countries, it is believed that the girl who finds the primrose first will meet her love and get married before the end of the year. Therefore, in some countries it is perceived as a flower of marriage. There is a special attitude towards it in England, where primrose is revered as a flower that has magic, since it provides shelter for gnomes and little fairies from bad weather.
Low enough perennial primrose from 10 to 40 cm, on the leaves of which there are hairs, and the leaves themselves are neatly connected to each other at the root, is called tall primrose. This plant has light yellow flowers from 9 to 15 cm long, collected in inflorescences of ten on each stem, the maximum number of inflorescences per stem is thirty.
It is found in Asia Minor, Transcaucasia, Altai, and Siberia in moist areas in the shade. In Russia, wild primrose of this species is practically never found. The composition and properties of tall and spring primroses are practically the same, so the indications for their use are also no different.
The plant has fibrous roots, arrow-shaped peduncles with umbrella flowers and does not grow higher than 20 cm. It is covered with a powdery white, slightly yellowish coating, which is present in significant quantities on bottom side sheets. This type of primrose differs from other types in the variety of colors when flowering: bright and dark lilac, pink in combination with purple, white flowers are less common. Distinctive feature colors mealy primrose is the presence of a bright “eye” one centimeter in size in the center of the flower. 
This species is most common in the north of that part of Russia that belongs to Europe; it also grows in southern Siberia and Far East. The leaves of this primrose contain quite a lot of vitamin C. Various prepared preparations from mealy primrose are used as folk remedy against dermatitis, it is rubbed into the scalp for better growth hair. In Tibet, tumors were treated with this primrose.
Did you know? IN Ancient Greece Primrose was called the “flower of the twelve gods” and was treated as the flower of Olympus. Legend says that the gods turned the young man Paralysos, suffering from paralysis, into him.
Compound
Primrose contains many vitamins and beneficial microelements. A couple of its leaves, taken as food, can satisfy the human body’s need for vitamin C for a day. In addition, primrose contains provitamin A (carotene), vitamin E, manganese salts, saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, and essential oils.
Properties of primrose
Primrose has many medicinal properties, improving the processes of urination, sweating, and expectoration. It also has an antispasmodic, analgesic and restorative effect on the human body. Remedies from this plant can soothe and tone, and their vitamin composition makes primrose an almost unique plant.
Due to the presence of ascorbic acid in the composition of primrose, products from it normalize the central nervous system, the processes of hematopoiesis and iron absorption, neutralize free radicals, stimulate the endocrine system, remove unnecessary cholesterol from the body, cleanse and strengthen blood vessels, heal wounds more intensively, and strengthen the immune system. 
Carotene provides the skin and mucous membranes healthy looking, stimulates skin regeneration processes, improves immunity, helps regulate hormone levels, and normalizes the functioning of the central nervous system. Thanks to it, the eyes function better, and the bones grow and strengthen more intensively, which is a positive moment for the harmonious development of the musculoskeletal system.
Manganese salts promote the formation of bone and connective tissue, regulate lipid metabolism, help synthesize cholesterol, insulin, thyroid hormone, and also more efficiently absorb and transform carbohydrates. 
Saponins, enhancing the secretion of glands, contribute to the liquefaction and easy removal of sputum from the bronchi, relieve inflammation; also prevent DNA synthesis in tumor cells, preventing their reproduction processes; enhance the functions of hormones, regulate metabolic, water-salt and mineral metabolic processes.
Important! Coltsfoot contains carotenoids and mucus, which neutralize inflammation and reduce redness of the throat. Like the primrose, she alsocontains saponins. Combining in one product, coltsfoot and primrose enhance each other. Along with numerous other medicinal herbs they are components of the breast collection.
Flavonoids, strengthening blood vessels and capillaries, protect the body from pathogenic microbes and promote better effective action vitamin C, strengthen resistance to infections, neutralize free radicals and toxins, eliminate swelling and inflammation, prevent the formation of bad cholesterol and the development different types cancer, normalize digestive processes, reduce allergies, increase the level of mental and physical activity. 
Glycosides calm the nervous system, normalize blood circulation and heart activity, and reduce blood pressure. Essential oils promote rapid healing of wounds, relieve pain and remove mucus, soften coughs, calm the nervous system, and normalize the condition of the heart, blood vessels, stomach, and intestines.
Primrose in medicine
How to use primrose medicine common in many nations.
Tibetan healers still use it today for blood diseases, as well as to suppress the growth of tumors and accelerate healing processes. Primrose preparations are used to treat a huge number of disorders, and are also used with for preventive purposes. They help with circulatory problems in the brain, heart disease, coughs, colds, inflammation, neuralgia, swelling, diseases of the eyes and urinary system, migraines, insomnia and many other ailments.
Primrose roots are an excellent general tonic, with the effect of sweating and urination. 
Decoctions and infusions from these roots help ease the process of expectoration and enhance the secretion of mucous glands during bronchitis. Primrose leaves are useful as a remedy rich in vitamins in cases of significant deficiency, as well as in cases of poor appetite and gum diseases. For external use, primrose leaves are applied to the lesions.
Important!A decoction of primrose and hawthorn flowers is very useful for rapid heartbeat.
Primrose for cough
Primrose preparations are excellent for treating coughs due to the large amount of saponins, which soften the cough and promote the removal of sputum during a dry and long-lasting cough. 
Such remedies are also recommended for “senile cough”, which occurs when the strength of the heart decreases - the blood supply to the lungs deteriorates and a strong regular cough appears, which is very difficult to stop. In this case, it is necessary not only to treat the respiratory system, but also to help accelerate blood circulation, as well as remove all excess water from the body. To do this, pour 200 ml of boiling water over several primrose leaves and leave for a couple of hours, take 1/3 cup three times a day.
Primrose during pregnancy
During pregnancy, primrose preparations should not be taken: they can cause miscarriage by stimulating uterine contractions.
Cough syrup with primrose
Primrose syrup is a drug to facilitate the expectoration process with a high level of effectiveness. It is used for dry cough accompanying tracheitis, acute respiratory diseases, and bronchitis. 1 tsp. Boil the chopped roots in half a glass of water for 5 minutes and mix with honey to form a viscous mass. Take 1 tsp. four times a day. 
This kind of syrup brown tint and a peculiar smell, you can buy it at the pharmacy.
Did you know?Another legend says that one day the Apostle Peter dropped the keys to the gates of heaven, and at the site of their fall to the ground appeared beautiful flowers, resembling a bunch of keys. Therefore, another name for primrose is “keys”.
A decoction of primrose works well for bronchitis, pneumonia and whooping cough: pour 20 g of crushed raw material into 200 ml of water and boil for 20 minutes. After this, the broth is filtered and consumed one tablespoon several times a day.
Also A cold remedy can be prepared based on the roots: 1 tbsp. l. After crushing the roots of the plant, pour in 200 ml of water, close and place in a water bath for 30 minutes. Then the broth is cooled and taken several times a day, 70 ml. 
Another decoction of roots: 20 g of raw material per 400 ml of boiled hot water, infuse for 20 minutes. It is recommended to use 100 ml of this product no more than four times a day for diseases of the respiratory organs, kidneys, rheumatism, and gout.
Infusion
An infusion of leaves is good for coughs: 2 tbsp. l. crushed leaves, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and infuse. This amount of infusion should be consumed per day, regardless of food intake.
Improvement of gastric secretion and metabolic processes, replenishment of vitamins occurs when consuming an infusion from a part of the primrose growing above the ground. 
Flowers or any other part of the primrose weighing 25 g is poured with 200 ml of boiling water, left for 30 minutes, filtered and consumed 2 tbsp. l. three times a day.
Tincture
This option of using primrose as a tincture helps to get rid of headaches, dizziness, lack of sleep and appetite, loss of strength, and rheumatism. You need to take 2 tbsp. l. roots and leaves, pour 70% alcohol into a glass and let it brew for about 12 days in a place away from light, shaking occasionally. Then drain the alcohol, squeeze out the leaves and roots and strain the liquid. For joint pain, it is used by rubbing and compresses; for other indications, drink 10-15 drops a couple of times a day.
Primrose oil
Primrose oil has a general strengthening effect, increasing immunity and improving the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. The flowers are completely filled with vegetable oil and left in a covered container for several weeks in sunlight. Then filter and squeeze. The oil that was obtained is poured into another number of flowers equal to the first. The procedure is completely repeated. The finished oil is poured into a container in which it will be stored for no more than one year. Take this remedy a couple of times a day, 2 ml; best in the morning and lunchtime.
Primrose syrup "Gerbion"
A unique herbal preparation is Gerbion syrup, which promotes productive expectoration and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is used as an addition to a complex of medicinal products. Helps with inflammation of the trachea and bronchi, with acute respiratory infections with irritation of the respiratory mucosa, to get rid of an incessant cough. It is recommended to use this syrup three times a day after meals: adults - 15 ml, children from fourteen years old - 10 ml, from five to fourteen - 5 ml, from two and a half to five - 2.5 ml. 
It is recommended to drink the product with warm water or tea. The duration of taking the syrup is from five to seven days. There are practically no side reactions to the syrup, but stomach upset, itching, nausea, etc. are possible. As a rule, this occurs due to an unjustified increase in dose.
Contraindications for use
Primrose has many beneficial properties, but, like most medicines, it also has contraindications: allergies to primrose preparations, the presence of peptic ulcers. It is a non-hazardous and harmless plant if the instructions for its use are followed.
Collection of primroses
All parts of the primrose have medicinal value, so you need to know exactly when to collect them so that the properties of the plant are preserved in the best possible way. 
It is recommended to harvest the leaves when the plant is blooming, dry immediately and quickly enough in the sun or in special drying devices at a temperature of 50-60 ° C (with a slow drying process, the level of ascorbic acid in the raw material decreases). After the drying process, the greenish leaves with a gray tint have a characteristic odor and slightly sweet taste, turning into a bitter aftertaste.
The leaves need to be torn by hand, leaving half on the stem for subsequent flowering and fruiting of the primrose. From mid-spring until the end, you can collect flowers without calyxes; they are dried in air, after which they should have a subtle smell and a sweetish taste.
It is recommended to dig up the roots, as well as rhizomes, in the fall after the plant has withered, or in the spring before it blooms. They need to be shaken off, washed, allowed to dry a little, and then dried at a temperature not exceeding 60°C in a dryer or under natural conditions. Rhizomes that have dried out have a brown color with a reddish tint, the roots have a whitish color, a slight odor and a bitter taste. The dried plant should be stored in paper or fabric bags in a room with good level ventilation. 
Important!When collecting primrose, do not forget that it is listed in the Red Book.
Recipes with primrose
Primrose is used not only as a medicinal plant, it is also successfully used in cooking to prepare various salads.
To prepare primrose salad, you need to take three or four of its leaves, three boiled eggs. Chop everything, mix, salt, pepper and season with sour cream or vegetable oil. Another option is a salad of primrose and beets: 40 g of green onions, 120 g of primrose leaves, chopped 100 g, salt and season with sour cream. Before serving, this salad should sit in the refrigerator for a while.
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The spring primrose is the first flower to bloom after a long winter. The plant is popularly called a true snowdrop due to its beauty and early germination. The first shoots can be seen already at the end of April - beginning of May. The flower is also known as primrose.
Many children and adults know firsthand about this plant. During lessons, biologists are asked to write abstracts and show pictures of this amazing plant. Primrose belongs to perennial plants from the primrose family. The flower grows in China and Central Asia, and some species can be found in Europe and America. Primrose officinalis is found on forest edges, as well as near the shores of lakes and rivers.
The primrose flower looks like a bunch of keys. There is a belief that St. Peter dropped the keys to heaven, and subsequently a amazing plant, similar as two drops of water to a bunch of keys. After this, a new name was attached to the primrose. According to another legend, primroses are the keys with which spring opens the doors to summer.
Some varieties of spring primrose can reach 80 cm. The leaves are wrinkled, the inflorescences are umbrella-shaped. The flower is slightly swollen and has five teeth along the edge. Flowers can be white, yellow, purple or blue. The rhizome is short with cord-like roots. The fruit is in the form of a brown egg-shaped capsule. It blooms in the first or second month of spring. You can see the primrose in more detail in the photo.
Beneficial features
Primrose has been known since ancient times. People believed that it contained power against all ailments. The spring primrose was a medicinal flower; it was also called a herb for paralysis. It was believed that the plant could cure tension, distortions and nervous tics. The roots, leaves and flowers of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes. Primrose officinalis has beneficial properties in all parts of the plant. The roots are rich in saponins, glycosides, essential oils and vitamin C. The leaves contain a lot of carotene.
In addition, the spring primrose is like useful flower It is considered a sedative, antispasmodic and diuretic. Infusions of this plant are used for problems with the respiratory system, for the treatment of kidneys and vitamin deficiency.
Use for cosmetic purposes
Spring primrose can be used for skin or hair problems.
If the skin becomes loose or wrinkles appear, you can use a decoction.
You will need 2 tbsp. l. finely chopped leaves and 1 cup boiling water. It is necessary to pour boiling water over the prepared leaves and leave for 6 hours. You can brew the infusion directly in a thermos, then it will remain warm. Before use, the infusion should be strained. Store the finished infusion for no more than 24 hours. Can be used as a lotion on problem areas of the face. Perfect for washing if your skin is dry and flaky.
You will need 1 tbsp. l. finely chopped roots and 1 glass of water. You need to keep the roots in a water bath for 30 minutes, stirring them occasionally. Then you should cool, squeeze and strain the resulting mass. After this, the mass must be brought to its original volume with water. The resulting decoction is rubbed into the affected areas on the head. This decoction stimulates the growth of new hair.
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Please note that the spring primrose is listed as an endangered species. Many varieties of primrose are listed in the Red Book. The collection of primrose is constantly monitored and in case of illegal collection, criminal or criminal penalties may be imposed. administrative responsibility. Therefore, spring primrose is grown in special areas and then sold finished products On the market.
Leaves begin to be collected at the beginning of flowering. Harvesting is done by hand, and at least 50% of the foliage must remain on the flower. This measure is necessary to restore the primrose. Then the leaves are dried in ovens at a temperature of at least 100 degrees. The leaves should be dried in an oven, because with this drying method the healing properties are preserved.
You can prepare medicinal decoctions at home.
For general weakness, dizziness, sleep disturbances and to improve tone, you should make a decoction of fresh spring primrose leaves. To do this, you need to take 5-6 leaves and pour boiling water over them. Leave for 20 minutes, then strain and consume 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
For frequent coughs, problems with the kidneys and biliary tract, you can prepare an infusion from the roots. One teaspoon of crushed roots should be poured with boiling water and left for 5 hours. Then cool, strain through a sieve and take 2 tbsp. l. 5 times a day before meals.
For headaches, you can brew tea from spring primrose buds. Need 2 tsp. pour a glass of boiling water over fresh flowers and leave for 20 minutes. Drink in small sips. This tea helps to cope with insomnia if taken before bed.
Medicinal primrose can cope with the symptoms of a cold. The plant has an antipyretic effect. During various epidemics of ARVI, it is recommended to use decoctions and infusions of spring primrose.
Use in food has been practiced for a long time.
The smell of grated and dried primrose roots is reminiscent of anise aroma. This powder is used as a complement to main courses of meat or fish.
Various salads are prepared from fresh primrose. The leaves taste slightly bitter. The buds and stems have a sweet taste. If you use them together in one salad, you can get a spicy combination.
To prepare delicious salad, you should thoroughly wash all the greens. Selected parts of the plant are cut as desired and added to ingredients such as green onions, eggs, carrots, beets or cheese. It all depends on your desire. You can choose any salad dressing: mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil. As a result, any dish will be quite unusual and tasty.
Contraindications
- Intolerance to plant components. Primrose is considered an allergenic plant, so you need to focus on individual characteristics body.
- The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding at any stage, since the plant contains substances that can enhance stimulation, including the pelvic organs. To eliminate the threat of miscarriage, it is better not to take primrose decoctions.
- Diseases of the stomach and intestines. The presence of ulcers or gastritis may adversely affect treatment with primrose.
The plant contains substances that promote blood clotting. At the same time, you should not take primrose decoctions and anticoagulant medications.
The spring primrose is loved by many peoples. The ancient Greeks considered it a medicinal plant of the gods of Olympus, healing various diseases, including paralysis. The British took it with them as a talisman when they went on a long journey. According to Danish legend, an elven princess who fell in love with an earthly youth was turned into a spring flower. Her lover became an anemone, blooming at the same time as primroses. In the western regions of Russia they are still called golden keys. The oblong flowers on the upturned stem of the plant resemble antique keys on a bunch. These flowers are revered not only for their decorative qualities, but also for their healing properties.
Spring primrose is loved by many peoples
Spring primrose belongs to the Primrose family. It has several names. It is also called primrose officinalis, lady's hands, rams and copperhead. The name "primrose" is of Latin origin. It is derived from the word "primus", which means "first". The plant is one of the very first to bloom on barely thawed ground, signaling the arrival of spring.
The birthplace of culture is South and North America. Primrose appeared in Europe only in the 17th century, and almost immediately its beneficial properties became known. Primrose can be found between thickets of bushes and on forest lawns. It grows in forest-steppe and steppe zones of many European countries and in the European part of Russia. Flowers are common in the Caucasus, Crimea, Volga region, Urals, Altai, as well as in Turkey and Iran. They prefer the edges of deciduous, mixed and pine forests.
The strongly wrinkled leaves have an elongated elliptical shape and are dark green. Their length reaches 8 cm. The lower part has a thin felt surface and a grayish tint. The serrated leaves are collected in a basal rosette. They taper at the base into a winged petiole. Slightly pubescent, leafless peduncles grow from the root. The height of the arrows ranges from 5-35 cm.
It is also called primrose officinalis, lady's hands, rams and copperhead On the flower stalks, buds are formed, collected in inflorescences in the shape of an umbrella. They are tilted to one side. The diameter of the flowers does not exceed 10-15 mm. The calyx and corolla are tubular and golden yellow. From 10 to 30 buds bloom in one inflorescence.
Blackish-brown seeds with fine grooves ripen in a brown egg-shaped capsule in August-September. The rhizome of the primrose is shortened and located horizontally. It is densely entwined with succulent cord-like roots of white color.
The first flowers appear in the European part of Russia in April. The flowering period lasts until June. The buds exude an intense fragrant aroma with notes of honey. They attract a large number of insects that pollinate plants. Primrose is a mediocre honey plant (honey productivity 2-5 kg/ha), since it grows in small, sparse groups.
Gallery: spring primrose (25 photos)
Large-cupped primrose (video)
Medicinal properties of the plant
For medicinal purposes, many beneficial properties of primrose leaves, flowers, roots and rhizomes are successfully used.
The latter contain polysaccharides and phenolic glycosides (primulaverine, primveroside). Polysaccharides are one of the main sources of energy. They take part in immune processes. Phenolic glycosides have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and disinfectant effects.
Primrose roots contain tannins, essential oils (0.08%), silicic and salicylic acids, beta-carotene, vitamins C, E and group B, in addition, microelements (among them significant amount manganese salts). Triterpene saponins (5-10%) contained in primrose roots have the property of regulating lipid metabolism.
They help soften cough and remove sputum, provide diuretic and diaphoretic effects.
Thanks to the presence of manganese salts, the plant helps to normalize the functioning of the human nervous system. The trace element takes part in the production of neurotransmitters, which are responsible for transmitting impulses along nerve fibers. It supports the process of bone tissue formation, as well as insulin and lipid metabolism. Thanks to it, the immune system successfully resists pathogens and other negative factors. Manganese allows vitamins E, C and group B to be absorbed.
Many beneficial properties of leaves, flowers, roots are successfully used for medicinal purposes. Primrose flowers contain saponins, flavonoids, vitamin C and essential oil. Flavonoids have an antioxidant effect. They regulate the permeability of blood vessels and improve their elasticity.
Most vitamin C is found in leaves spring primrose(up to 700 mg%). It is rich in beta-carotene (up to 3 mg%), saponins (up to 2%) and flavonoids.
Primrose officinalis leaves are edible. They have a spicy aroma and a pleasant sweetish taste. They are used to make salads. They are added to soups and vegetable dishes. 2 leaves of the plant provide a person’s daily need for vitamin C. In some European countries, primrose is specially grown as a salad crop. Useful properties of foliage early flower help support the body in the spring, when there are practically no other sources of vitamins.
Treatment of diseases
The peoples of Tibet use the plant to treat diseases of the hematopoietic system and, in addition, as an antitumor and wound-healing agent. Crushed primrose leaves are applied to wounds to relieve pain and speed up healing. In Russia, remedies have long been prepared from primrose to get rid of consumption (pulmonary tuberculosis), scurvy, anemia and fever.
Due to the high content of ascorbic acid, the leaves of Primrose officinalis are used to prepare vitamin C concentrate. It is prescribed for the treatment of hypo- and avitaminosis. Dry leaves crushed into powder are added to dishes for vitamin deficiency, poor appetite and bleeding gums. They are useful for people with increased fatigue and decreased performance.
Official medicine uses primrose raw materials to treat eye diseases, kidney and bladder pathologies.
Preparations based on spring flower prescribed for anemia, bronchial asthma, neuralgia, neurosis, insomnia, migraines, edema, cerebrovascular accidents, choking and increased nervous excitability. Remedies with primrose help cure diseases of the respiratory system (bronchitis, rhinitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, emphysema, dry and chronic cough). The plant is effective in the treatment of “senile cough” caused by dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.
The beneficial properties of the flower are successfully used in the treatment of infectious diseases (whooping cough, sore throat, flu) and gout. They help reduce rheumatic pain and headaches, relieve constipation and dizziness. With the help of primrose, psoriasis, baldness and lichen planus are cured.
Primrose officinalis helps prevent the development of atherosclerosis, hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. It prevents the formation of gallstones. An infusion of primrose buds is used in pediatrics as a sleeping pill. Decoctions of the leaves of the plant are used externally to treat abscesses, boils and rashes of various natures.
Rules for procurement of raw materials
Spring primrose is listed in the Red Book of Russia, so collect it in wildlife prohibited. Dry raw materials can be bought at the pharmacy. But some people prefer to grow the plant themselves in their garden plots.
Primrose leaves and flowers are collected immediately after the first flowers appear. They are picked early in the morning by hand, leaving at least half of the foliage. This will allow the plant to recover quickly. Flowers need to be separated from the cups.
The collected raw materials are laid out on flat horizontal surfaces thin layer. A well-ventilated area should be protected from direct sunlight. You can dry the leaves and flowers in an oven or a special dryer at a temperature of 50°C. In this case, the raw materials will retain more valuable substances.
Properly dried flowers hold their shape and do not crumble. They have a sweetish taste and a pleasant fragrant aroma. Dry leaves take on a grayish-green hue. They retain a honey smell. The foliage tastes bitter and slightly burns.
Leaves can be collected in the second half of June. During this period, they accumulate the maximum amount of vitamin C.
The root of the plant is dug up in the spring or late autumn until frost. It must be thoroughly rinsed under running cold water and placed on flat surface for drying. First, the raw materials are dried for several hours outdoors, and then transferred to the dryer. The roots are treated at a temperature of +40…+60°C. Properly dried rhizomes acquire a reddish-brown tint. The thread-like roots become whitish. The smell of dried raw materials resembles the aroma of violets. There is bitterness in the taste.
It is very important to prepare raw materials immediately after collection. It should be stored in thick cotton bags in a well-ventilated area for 3 years.
Primrose officinalis (video)
Recipes for preparing medicines
To prepare a decoction of primrose leaves, you need to pour 30 g of raw material with 2 cups of boiling water. The mixture is brought to a boil and simmered over low heat for 15 minutes. The broth is infused until the liquid cools to room temperature. Then it is filtered and consumed.
To prepare a decoction of the roots you need to take 2 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials and fill it with 2 glasses of water. Place the liquid on the fire, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. When the broth has cooled, it is filtered and drunk.
A solution is made from the roots by pouring boiling water (500 ml) into 2-3 tbsp. l. dry crushed raw materials. The liquid is infused in a thermos for 6-8 hours.
Juice is extracted from spring primrose. It is used as a therapeutic, prophylactic and vitamin remedy. To prepare such a preparation, the above-ground part of the plant must be cut off before flowering begins. It is crushed with a knife and placed in a glass container in layers, sprinkled with granulated sugar. The vessel is covered with gauze and placed in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight. After a few days, the plant will release a lot of juice. It is drained and the raw materials are squeezed out. The juice should be stored in the refrigerator.
Primrose infusion is drunk as a prophylactic, like regular tea. To prepare the medicine, 1 tsp. dried flowers are poured with 1 cup of boiling water and the medicine is infused for several minutes. It is then filtered and accepted.
For insomnia and depression, primrose tincture is prescribed. To prepare it, 2 tbsp. l. mixtures of dry leaves and flowers (in equal proportions) are poured into glassware with a narrow neck. Then pour 100 ml of vodka into it. Close the container tightly with a lid and place it in dark place. After 10-14 days, the tincture is filtered and consumed. It can be stored for up to a year.
Primrose oil is used to treat dermatological diseases. To prepare the preparation, crushed dry leaves, flowers or roots of the plant are poured into a glass container. Then they pour into it any vegetable oil. It should completely cover the raw material. It is better to use olive oil. Cover the container tightly with a lid and place it in a warm place (possibly in the sun). After 20 days the product will be ready for use.
Precautionary measures
Like any medicinal plant, primrose has contraindications. The flower may cause an allergic reaction. If signs occur (redness of the skin, itching, rash), treatment should be stopped immediately. Preparations based on primrose should not be prescribed to pregnant women, especially in the first trimester. The flower stimulates uterine contractions.
Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommended dosages.