Medicinal Plants : Anemone pulsatilla

Name

Pasque Flower

Biological Name

Anemone pulsatilla
Ranunculaceae

Other Names

Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla, Wind Flower, Meadow Anemone

Parts Used

Aerial parts

Remedies For

Nervine, anti-spasmodic, antibacterial.

Pasque Flower is an excellent relaxing nervine for use in problems relating nervous tension and spasm in the reproductive system. It may be used with safety in the relief of painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), ovarian pain and painful conditions of the testes. Used to reduce tension reactions and headaches associated with them. Also will help in the treatment of insomnia and general over-activity. The antibacterial actions give this herb a role in treating infections that affect the skin, especially boils. It is similarly useful in the treatment of respiratory infections and asthma. The oil or tincture will ease earache.

Combinations : For painful periods it will combine well with Cramp Bark. For skin conditions it combines with Echinacea.

CAUTION: Do not use the fresh plant!

Active Compounds

Lactones; protoanemonin, which dimerizes on drying to anemonin, ranunculin

Triterpenoid saponins

Miscellaneous; anemone camphor, tannins, volatile oil.

Description

Pasque flower is a native of Europe and parts of Russia. It is cultivated elsewhere.

Dosage

Infusion: a cup of boiling water onto l/2-1 teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day or when needed.

Tincture: l-2 ml 3 times a day.

Safety

CAUTION: Do not use the fresh plant!

No other information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.