LINARIA
linaria vulgaris
LINARIA
linaria vulgaris
Escrofulariáceas
family
.
Description:
Grass upright fitted with
a
tiny branching rhizome, fitted radículas. The stem is cylindrical and may exceed half
a
meter in height. The leaves, similar to those of flax, which takes its name the species, are
sessile
, lanceolate, linear, scattered. The flowers,
yellow
sulfur
, are grouped into
a
terminal inflorescence. They present
a
spur later. The capsule is elliptical and the seeds are crushed and membranous. Often grows in the wild on the plains, along the roads in relatively moist places. Is harvested in
summer
.
Used parts:
You use the whole plant.
Chemical compounds:
Linerina, fitosterina, mannitol, fat, sugar, tannin, substance colorant, mucilages.
Directions:
antiphlogistic, Antihaemorrhoidals,
ophthalmic
, diuretic.
How to use:
Infusion, dyeing, liparolito, dust.
Note:
The plant produces
a
yellow
dye substance that formerly
was
used as
a
dye in tissues. In some areas,
spring
shoots are eaten after its boiling. The ointment, obtained from the flowers,
was
used as in the cases of eye irritation of the eyes. In the country still uses
a
base of crushed cataplasms of this plant for the healing of wounds and light recently.
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