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Toadflax-flowering stem - 50g
(Herba Linaria vulgaris)
Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) in the treatment of chronic constipation, liver and gall bladder disorders, the treatment of hemorrhoids, conjunctivitis or corneal infections, jaundice, inflammation of the urinary tract, treatment of peptic ulcer...
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Binomial nameLinaria vulgaris Commonly called (often known as)Common Toadflax, Yellow Toadflax or Butter-and-Eggs StorageStore in a dry place at a temperature up to 25°C |
Description of herb
Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) - a perennial medicinal herb up to 60 cm high, very abundant from the lowlands to the mountains, on drier sandy soils, where it reproduces rapidly with the help of rhizomes and seeds.
It is widespread almost throughout Europe and Western Siberia, with the exception of the northernmost regions.
From June to October, flowering stems are collected for medicinal purposes. It is an underrated herb, although its effects are quite extraordinary in many areas.
Healing effects
Internal use
Toadflax is used internally mainly for the treatment of chronic constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders associated with constipation.
The anti-inflammatory effects of the substances contained in the flowering stem can be used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, conjunctivitis or corneal inflammation, jaundice, urinary tract inflammation and the treatment of peptic ulcer.
In Crohn's disease, it helps to reduce cramping pain in diarrhea, even with other colic of various origins. But it also has a diuretic effect, supports kidney and liver function.
When applied externally
it has a very positive effect on the vascular system, so it helps to treat varicose veins, shin ulcers, infected skin defects, but also rupture of blood vessels - reduces the fragility of blood vessels.
It can also be used for eye washes for inflammation of the conjunctiva, eyelids or cornea.
Toadflax acts:
- anti-inflammatory
- laxative
- diureticly
- reduces the fragility of blood vessels
- relieves pain in diarrhea and colic of various origins (eg gallstones or kidney stones)
Active substances
The stem contains:
- flavonic glycoside linarin, linaricin, pectolinarin and neolinarin
- peganine alkaloid
- phytosterols
- organic acids (linaric, formic, acetic, oxyglutanoic, antiric, ascorbic)
- tannins
- pectin
- sugars
- mineral substances
Properties
Anti-inflammatory, tonic.
Recommended at
- chronic constipation
- hemorrhoids
- peptic ulcer
- Crohn's disease
- urinary tract inflammation
- shin ulcers
- conjunctivitis
Preparation and dosing
TEA
Preparation: Boil 1 teaspoon with a cup of boiling water, let it infuse for 20 minutes.
Dosing: Drink 2 times a day.
TINCTURE
Preparation: Pour a handful of 65% alcohol over the hand, let it infuse in the heat for 14 days with occasional shaking, filter.
Dosing: 20-24 drops 4 times a day.
Side effects
Should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under three years of age.
REMEMBER: Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.