Hepatica nobilis Blue windflower, liverwortIn early spring the blue flowers develop from the liverwort even before the hairy fresh leaves appear on the underside. Flowering time: March to April. Occurrence: Prefers shady places in forests.
The whole herb is harvested without the roots until flowering and then gently dried.
- Tanning agents
- Anemomin
- Flavonoids
- Glycosides
In orthodox medicine the liverwort plays no role. Folk medicine uses the liverwort for liver and gall bladder complaints.
Liverflower Tea: Take 2 teaspoons of dried herb from the liverflower and pour a large cup of cold water over it. The whole thing is left overnight, then strained and slightly warmed up for drinking. It is drunk unsweetened and sipped throughout the day. As long as dried cabbage from the liverwort is used, none is to be expected.
