Primula

History:

Primula is a hardy, herbaceous and low-growing perennial that is native to Europe, but many other species are common in continental Europe, Great Britain and Asia in north temperate zones. The beautiful, soft yellow flowers are popularly cultivated in gardens, with some varieties growing wild; and at one time, they were so popular that they were almost picked to extinction. The plant favors moist, limy soil in sun or partial shade, and the most common varieties grow from three to nine inches in height. Primula has a long history as a therapeutic herb. The first-century Roman scholar, Pliny, recommended it for paralysis and joints, and Primula was once even known by the names Herba paralysis, Radix arthritica and Palsywort, because of  those widespread uses. In medieval times, Primula was used for healthy joints and spasms; and in 1653, the great English herbalist an physician, Nicholas Culpeper, recommended it for those very same conditions, also calling it "as fine a salve to heal wound[s] as any I know."  He also prescribed the flowers for "all infirmities of the head," and the leaves as a beauty treatment, suggesting that they were excellent for "spots and wrinkles of the skin, sun burning and freckles." The flowers were made into a wine, which was taken as a nervine and for rest, and it is interesting to note that Primula is still used today by herbalists for many of these early applications. Today, in Europe, Primula (sometimes called the Primrose, but should not be confused with Evening Primrose, an entirely distinct herb with different applications) is used extensively for healthy blood. In addition to the therapeutic applications of Primula, it is used in jams, desserts, salads and meat stuffing; it is boiled as a vegetable; and it is a fragrance in perfumes and potpourris. The herb is also used in the cosmetic industry as a lotion for skin spots and wrinkles. Some of the constituents in Primula include the fragrant oil, primulin, flavonoids (including quercetin), saponins and salicylates.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) to two (2) capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Some people are allergic to Primula Herbal Supplement and should avoid its use. Moreover, it should not be used by pregnant women, nor by those who take anticoagulant drugs (warfarin, etc.), due to the aspirin-like salicylate content.

Capsule Information:
Our Primula supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 500 mgs

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