Cowslips imported from wild collections
Its special value as a medicinal plant - Primula veris in particular is used in naturopathy against coughs and other respiratory infections used - leads to the fact that the individual plant components are imported in large quantities, especially from countries like Turkey. There, the imported supplies come almost exclusively from wild collections, with overexploitation of the natural occurrences of cowslips. In the meantime, cowslips are either rare or even threatened with extinction in large parts of their very large distribution area. The perennial is one of the most threatened medicinal plants.
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Cowslips are protected in many countries
Wild populations, especially the cowslip, may not be collected in Germany, as they are strictly protected in accordance with the Federal Species Protection Ordinance. The cowslip is considered to be potentially endangered or endangered in six federal states alone. highly endangered, especially in Saxony and Brandenburg. In addition, the perennial in the wild is also protected in many other European countries. a. in Sweden, the Netherlands, Luxembourg etc.
Plant cultivated forms in the garden for medicinal purposes
If you want to use cowslips for medicinal purposes, it is best to use plants for the reasons described from your own garden return. Both plants and Cultivated seeds available that can be cultivated and propagated wonderfully. Cowslips prefer a sunny to partially shaded location on moist, humus-rich soil. In addition, the plants are extremely easy to care for.
Tips
By the way, the cowslip can not only be used as a medicinal plant, parts of the perennial are even edible. Contrary to some claims, cowslips are not poisonous.
