Source: flowers.
Actions: expectorant, antispasmodic, phytoestrogenic (plant ingredients that resemble the action of oestrogens).
Therapeutic uses: coughs, bronchitis, eczema, sores, scrofula (TB of the neck) and as a gargle for mouth ulcers and sore throats. Also relieves menopausal symptoms.
Typical preparation: tablets, liquid tincture or infusion.
Contraindications: should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women.