Cowslip / Common primrose (Primvè ofisinal)

Traditionally used

Respiratory: expectorant for cough, bronchitis, sinusitis. Diuretic (roots). Mild sedative (flowers).

Prepared as

Flowers, roots

Chemistry

Saponins (primulasaponin — root) — expectorant, secretolytic. Flavonoids. Primulaverin (root) — diuretic.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Respiratwa: ekspekoran pou tous, bronchit, sinizit. Diyrektik (rasin). Sédatif dous (flè). Primvè ofisinal disponib nan diaspora ayisyen pou tous ak sinizit. Rasin nan dekoksyon kòm ekspekthoran; flè nan enfizyon sedatif lejè.

Français — Respiratoire : expectorant pour toux, bronchite, sinusite. Diurétique (racines). Légèrement sédatif (fleurs). La primevère officinale est disponible dans la diaspora haïtienne pour la toux et la sinusite; racine en décoction comme expectorant; fleurs en infusion légèrement sédative.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Kept alongside

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