Cowslip
Primula veris
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Cowslip, Common Cowslip, Иглика (Bulgarian)
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Therapeutic Uses
Spring fatigue and vitamin deficiency (eaten as fresh leaf salad), respiratory complaints (cough, bronchitis), insomnia, anxiety. Iглика is a traditional Bulgarian spring tonic eaten as fresh salad for vitamin C and A replenishment after winter.
Herbal Actions
Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, diuretic, antioxidant, nutritive (vitamin C, A)
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Primrose root: avoid in salicylate (aspirin) allergy. Leaves and flowers generally safe. Occasional contact dermatitis with fresh plant.
Side Effects: Primrose root: avoid in salicylate (aspirin) allergy. Leaves and flowers generally safe. Occasional contact dermatitis with fresh plant.