Family

• Scrophulariaceae

Constituents

• Mucilages: galactose, arabinose
• Flavonoids: apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol
• Iridoids: aucuboside
• Uronic acid
• Saponosides
• Lignans
• Phenolic acids and derivatives: verbascoside

Parts used

• Flowered tops

Properties

• Anti-inflammatory (iridoids, flavonoids, soponosides, verbacosides)
• Expectorant (saponosides)
• Emollient (mucilage)
• Sudorific
• Diuretic (flavonoids)
• Antiseptic (iridoids)
• Analgesic (iridoids)

Indications

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Laryngitis
• Tracheitis
• Angina
• Rhinitis
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea
• Hemorrhoids
• Insect bites
• Pruritus
• Skin fissures
• Wound
• Skin redness
• Paronychia

Side effects

In high doses, it can cause digestive disturbances.

Contraindications

-

Interactions

-

Forms of use

Infusion:

• Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dried flowers per cup of hot water and let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Strain to remove the irritating hairs covering the plant.
• Drink 2 to 4 cups per day.

Decoction:

• Boil 30 g of dried flowers to one liter of water for 2 to 3 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Strain to remove the irritating hairs covering the plant.
• Drink 3 cups a day.

Mother tincture:

• According to product recommendations, dilute 15 to 30 drops of mother tincture in a glass of water.
• Drink 3 times a day.

Gargle:

• Make an infusion.
• Let the preparation cool and use as a gargle 2 to 3 times a day until improved.

Capsules:

• For 230 mg capsules, take 2 to 3 capsules per day.

Poultice:

• Boil some fresh or dried flowers or leaves in water or milk.
• Allow to cool and then apply directly to the skin for relief, morning and evening.

Compresses:

• Make an infusion of dried flowers, filter and let cool.
• Soak a compress or cloth in the preparation and apply to the affected areas.

Lotion:

• Make an infusion or a decoction.
• Filter and allow to cool.
• Apply the preparation directly to the skin to be relieved.

Oily Macerate:

• Place the desired amount of dried flowers in a jar and cover with vegetable oil.
• Close the jar and leave to macerate for at least 3 weeks.
• You can place the jar in the sun: in this case, choose an amber glass or cover it with a cloth.
• Shake the jar from time to time.
• Gently filter and squeeze out the flowering tops.
• Apply the oily macerate to the area to be relieved.

Syrup:

• In a saucepan, add 1/3 fresh flowers and 2/3 sugar and cover with water.
• Cook for 10 minutes and then strain the mixture.

Sitz bath:

• Make an infusion.
• Let the preparation cool and use it as a sitz-bath for 10 to 15 minutes.