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Cowslip Tea (Cowslip or Primula Veris)

Folk Names: Cuy lippe, Herb Peter, Paigle, Peggle, Key Flower, Key of Heaven, Fairy Cups, Petty Mulleins, Crewel, Buckles, Palsywort, Plumrocks, Mayflower, Password, Artetyke, Drelip, Our Lady’s Keys, Arthritica, Buckles, Cuy, Frauenchlussel, Lady’s Key, Lippe, Paralysio.

Cowslip or Primula veris is a flowering plant that grows 10-30 cm tall and can be found throughout most of Europe and Asia.

It can be used fresh as well as dry (only the flowers, stems and roots are used). The flowers and leaves are rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, salicylates and sodium which help strengthen the immune system. Also, the herb contains saponoids which bring about expectorant and emetic effects. The root and stem contain saccharum, amidine and tanoids and is also a natural diuretic, soothing sedative.