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Hardy perennial herb of fields, hay meadows, hedgerows and woodland edges of Europe and Asia, sadly not nearly as common as it once was. Cowslip forms a low-growing rosette of pale green, crinkly, tongue-like leaves. In very early spring it forms upright, green stems bearing clusters of tube-like, egg-yolk-yellow flowers similar to primroses, to which it is closely related. The flowers have a faintly fruity smell, some say like apricot or freesias, whereas the roots when crushed smell like aniseed. Height to 25cm.
9cm pot
Full sun to part shade. Will tolerate quite a lot of shade but will not produce flowers in full shade. Prefers calcareous, moist soils. Will self-seed in the right conditions, and also spread on rhizomes.
The flowers are used to make a tonic tea or relaxing, sedative remedy. They are said to ease reactions to stress and tension, and can be used to treat epilepsy, nervous headaches, insomnia and aid sleep when in pain. They are gentle in their action and safe for children. They can also be used to soothe skin problems such as burns and pimples, and as a mouthwash for oral hygiene.
The roots contain saponosides which act as an expectorant, stimulating the nerves and muscles of the respiratory system to loosen mucus. Their effectiveness as an expectorant has been widely documented throughout modern history. They can be used in tinctures or decoctions to treat bronchitis, colds and coughs, including whooping cough.
Cowslip has been used in folk remedies to reduce blood clotting and is sometimes used as an antirheumatic.
Primary Actions: sedative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant, narcotic, anodyne, expectorant, antirheumatic
Parts Used: flowers, leaves, roots
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
