Stem plant
Primulaceae, primrose.
Medicinal drug
Primulae flos – Primrose flowers Primulae radix – Primrose root: Primrose root consists of the whole or cut dried rhizome with the roots of L. or Hill. (PhEur).
Preparations
- Primulae radicis extractum ethanolicum liquidum
- Primulae radicis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Primulae radicis extractum liquidum
Ingredients
- Triterpene saponins
- Flavonoids
Effects
- Secretion dissolving
- Expectorant
Fields of application
Acute bronchitis, cough, catarrh.
Dosage
As an infusion
Contraindications
Allergy
Adverse effects
Gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea.
