Dorothy FarrarAlpine Feverwort
The Alpine Feverwort is a medicinal plant that is mainly found in the Alps. It can be used against various ailments. Alpine nutwort (Ligusticum mutellina) is a plant that belongs to the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae). It is used both as a medicinal plant and in the kitchen.
Definition and Occurrence
The medicinal herb is also known by several common names. These include Mutteli, Nuts, Feverfew, Bear Fennel, Chamois Herb and Madaun. The Alpine Feverwort is a perennial plant that grows to heights of between 15 and 50 centimeters.
The leaves of the medicinal herb have a triangular outline and have double or triple pinnation. The flowers of the alpine feverworm appear between June and August. Their color is pink to red. In the autumn months, the flowers give rise to the seeds of the plant, which are six millimeters long and three millimeters thick.
The Alpine Feverwort is native to the Alps. It can also be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It also occurs in some places in the Black Forest. The plant’s preferred growth locations are pastures, fresh soil and small snow-covered valleys at an altitude of between 1,100 and 3,000 metres. In Central European regions, Alpine Feverwort is commonly found in Salicetea herbaceae communities.
Ingredients, effect and dosage
The ingredients of the Alpine Feverwort include vitamins , essential oils , minerals , fats , phthalides, caffeic acids and proteins . The plant also has monoperts. These components of essential oils have a cholesterol-lowering and cancer-preventing effect. The roots, the seeds and the fresh leaves of the plant are used therapeutically.
The Alpine rootworm is also very popular in the kitchen. There, the fresh leaves can be used in a similar way to parsley . They also have the benefit of stimulating appetite and stimulating digestion. The leaves of the Alpine orchard are also helpful externally. The crushed herb can be used in poultices against gout or skin diseases. Another proven form of administration of the medicinal plant is Alpine Feverwort tea. To prepare it, the user pours 250 milliliters of hot water onto a teaspoon of dried leaves. The drink then has to steep for 10 minutes before it can be strained. The tea is said to be helpful for indigestion.
Alternatively, a teaspoon of the seeds can be poured over 250 milliliters of boiled water. The steeping time here takes 20 minutes. The seeds are said to have a positive effect on loss of appetite, bladder problems and migraines. You can also prepare a tincture of Alpine rootworm yourself. For this purpose, the Alpine rootworms are filled into a screw-top jar and poured with alcohol or double grain. After completely covering the root parts, the jar is sealed. After a brewing time of two to six weeks, it is strained and poured into a dark bottle. The recommended dose of the tincture is between 10 to 50 drops per day. If the tincture is too concentrated, it can be diluted with water.
If tincture or tea of alpine nutwort is to be used externally, compresses, washing or bathing can be used, which can be used to treat skin diseases.
What does alpine feverworm help against?
- bladder problems
importance to health
Alpine nutwort was also used in witch medicine. There it was considered feverfew and was used to relieve difficult births. The production of herbal schnapps from the root has a centuries-old tradition. Some herbal liqueurs can also be supplemented with the seeds of the plant. Seeds and leaves are also used to flavor cheese or soups.
The main therapeutic areas of application for alpine nutwort include the gastrointestinal tract and the female genital organs. The medicinal plant is considered effective for flatulence and colic, which is due to its slightly warming effects within the intestine. If symptoms appear during the female menstrual period, alpine orchid has an anticonvulsant and driving effect. After birth, the medicinal plant can also be administered to increase milk production.
Other complaints for which the use of alpine orchard is considered helpful are bladder diseases, constipation and liver and kidney diseases. In addition, the plant also stimulates the appetite and has a tonic and aphrodisiac effect. Furthermore, mucous lungs and cardiac insufficiency can be alleviated with alpine orchid.
However, if you want to use the alpine orchid therapeutically and collect it yourself, you have to make sure that you are dealing with the right plant. There are several plants in nature that are similar to medicinal herbs, but have a toxic effect. Due to the numerous wild collections, the occurrence of alpine feverworm has decreased significantly. In addition, it takes a period of seven years for the plant to reach a sufficient size.
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