Primrose flower

Primulae flos, primrose flower.  [This herb is not evening primrose, Oenothera biennis .]

Primrose flower consists of the dried, whole flowers with calyx of Primula veris L.  and/or P.  elatior (L.) Hill [Fam.  Primulaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.  

The calyces contain saponins.  

Uses

Catarrhs of the respiratory tract.  

Contraindications

Known allergies to primrose.  

Side Effects

Gastric discomforts and nausea can occasionally occur.  

None known.  

Daily dosage:

• 2 - 4 g of drug;
• 2.5 - 7.5 g of tincture (according to Erg.  B.  6 );
• equivalent preparations.  

Comminuted herb for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use.  

Secretolytic
Expectorant