Yellow Toadflax | Linaria Vulgaris

Yellow Toadflax . Linaria Vulgaris

Yellow toadflax has long been used as an expectorant and pain reliever. In addition, toadflax infusions strengthen the human immune system and help resist viruses. The plant blooms in May-June, at the same time it is collected for drying. Young shoots and flowers are used as preparations. Subject to a certain temperature (40-50 degrees Celsius), the raw materials are dried and stored for about 18 months. Common toadflax is used not only in medicine. Cosmetologists also paid attention to its composition and began to add this component to natural and organic cosmetics.

Yellow toadflax - useful properties

The chemical composition of toadflax is quite rich and varied: flavonoid glycosides, phytosterol, plant resins and fats, esters, carotene, pectins, tannins. What is noteworthy is the content of peganine and alkaloids. In medicine, Common Toadflax is used for:

anemia;

kidney and ureter stones;

weak immunity;

diathesis;

intestinal slagging and constipation;

bronchitis, pneumonia, "wet" cough;

skin ulcers and boils;

burns;

poisoning.

Cosmetologists use Yellow Toadflax as a component in creams, scrubs, soaps and shower gels, shampoos and peels. It nourishes and moisturizes the skin, has a rejuvenating effect, protects from UV rays, gently cleanses and softens the dermis. It also helps to activate hair growth and strengthen it. Organic cosmetic body care products cannot do without this component. Common Toadflax goes well with other extracts and components.