Round-leaved sundew
Drosera rotundifolia · Droseraceae
Round-leaved sundew
Rossolis
Drosera rotundifolia
Droseraceae
Traditionally used
Sundew — a small insect-catching bog plant, antispasmodic on the airways. Taken as a weak infusion or a few drops of tincture, traditionally for whooping cough and dry, spasmodic coughs. ⚠ The whole-plant extract irritates the mucosa; keep the dose low. (Wild sundews are protected — use cultivated stock.)
In three languages
Français — Rossolis — petite plante carnivore des tourbières, antispasmodique des voies respiratoires. En infusion légère ou quelques gouttes de teinture, traditionnellement contre coqueluche et toux sèches spasmodiques. ⚠ L'extrait de plante entière irrite la muqueuse; dose faible. (Les rossolis sauvages sont protégés — employer des plants cultivés.)
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.
Sources & lineage
European phytotherapy (Droserae herba); antitussive tradition
Kept alongside