AT A GLANCE
What healing effects does the buttercup have?
How does the buttercup affect the human body?
This Ranunculaceae affects the human body toxic. The consumption of poisonous buttercup can lead to cramps, shortness of breath and paralysis, among other things.
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Even externally, the buttercup can have a visible effect on the human body. Merely walking barefoot across a freshly mowed meadow with buttercups can lead to reddening or inflammation of the soles of the feet. The plant sap even leads to blistering and itching in some cases.
However, the buttercup can also do good. Her healing effect however, has long been forgotten.
What happens when the buttercup dries?
If the plant parts of the buttercup are dried or heated, the following happens: From the
toxic protoanemonin, which is contained in the plant sap, arises the non-toxic anemonin. Dried or heated, the buttercup is no longer toxic.However, the active ingredient called ranunculin makes the beginning of the conversion. It escapes when the buttercup is injured, for example when the stems are picked. This glucoside is then converted into protoanemonin upon contact with oxygen.
What is the buttercup used for in folk medicine?
The leaves and blossoms of the buttercup are particularly praised in folk medicine literature. They serve as a remedy skin diseases and pain. Among other things, the buttercup helps against:
- warts
- frostbite
- rheumatism
- hip pain
- Fever
- Headache
- eye diseases
In addition, buttercups are used as a laxative and hair restorer. They can be used both externally, for example as a poultice, and internally, for example, for colds.
How is buttercup used in homeopathy?
In homeopathy, all parts of the plant, including the seed and buttercup blossoms. Whether as globules or drops - in a homeopathic dose, buttercup should help Ulcers, Rashes, Warts, Shingles, Hives, Muscle Pain, Gout, Herpes and chickenpox act supportive.
Can a layman use the buttercup as a medicinal plant?
It is little advisableto collect the buttercup as a layman, to dry it and then to use it as a medicinal plant. The risk of doing something wrong is high. If you are careful, parts of the plant can be dried and used in small doses as a tea mixture together with other herbs such as dandelion, field horsetail and brew nettle. You can also grind the dried buttercup into a powder and use it mixed with water for poultices.
Tip
Buttercup is not just buttercup
The dandelion is also often referred to as buttercup. In contrast to the buttercup from the buttercup family, however, it is non-toxic and less complicated in its medicinal use.
