The cowslip heralds spring and the end of colds, coughs and runny noses.
The name primrose comes from the flower arrangement, which looks similar to a keychain. Other names such as heaven's key, marriage key or harem pants also go back to the special type of their inflorescence. Their yolk-yellow flowers will soon delight people's hearts once winter is over. Truly, the first cowslips herald spring.
The indications for primrose are stubborn colds, coughs and stuffy noses as well as sinusitis, which often results in headaches. In general, it provides the best treatment for chronic catarrhs of the airways, bronchitis and long-lasting coughs with insufficient sputum.
In addition to the roots, the flowers with calyxes are particularly used therapeutically. The saponins, flavonoids and essential oils it contains have a secretolytic and expectorant effect. They liquefy the mucus and make it easier to cough up.
In pediatrics, cowslip flowers are preferable to roots because they smell better, are well tolerated and, unlike roots, do not irritate the stomach.
The cowslip, with its appearance as the first flower of spring, holds the secret promise that by absorbing its ingredients, the colds that arose in the harsh and wet winter season can be said goodbye.