The beautiful Fumaria officinalis, so abundant at this time of the year. Known as "kapnoxorto" in Greek. Learn more about our online courses on herbal medicine & aromatherapy in jointheflow.net Discover my books on bodywork and more: amzn.to/3xhaNey It is used as a lotion and wash for conjucivitis. In Greece, people used to wash their eyes when they would become inflamed because of the sulfur spraying in the fields. And of course, it is a valuable herb for eczema and psoriasis, and other skin disorders. Yes, it is an alterative herb, and at that time of the year, it can be combined with calendula and cleavers, especially in tinctures. Fumaria has been traditionally used as a laxative and diuretic, and as a treatment for dermatologic conditions such as eczema. Limited evidence suggests that it may be beneficial in hepatobiliary disorders, and F. officinalis is approved in Germany for colic pain. The potential for use of fumaric acid derivatives in the management of multiple sclerosis and psoriasis has been reported, but sufficient clinical evidence is lacking. (Source: drugs.com) Photo taken by me, all rights reserved. #fumaria #fumitory #greekflora #greekherbs #herbnerd #wildherbs #fumariaofficinalis #botany #botanicalmedicine #medicinalherbs #myherbalstudies #healingherbs #foraging #herbalistsofinstagram #herbalremedies #primitiveskills #survivalskills #urbanherbalist #herbalremedies #apothecary #ethnobotany #ethnobotanist #eczema (at Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaOmu0UsM7-/?utm_medium=tumblr
