Primrose Root
€ 12.04
- Dried primrose root harvested from Primula veris, the plant also known as cowslip, cut and left loose for traditional herbal decoctions. Each pack holds pure whole root with nothing added, no flavoring and no fillers. The root is naturally caffeine free, so it suits a warm cup at night or an afternoon brew when you want a simple single herb rather than a blend.
- The dried root carries a faint aroma that many people compare to wintergreen or anise, a scent that comes from its natural salicylate and phenolic compounds. In the cup a cowslip root decoction tastes gently sweet at first and then turns slightly bitter and earthy. It brews to a pale golden liquor and works well on its own or lightly sweetened with a little honey.
- Preparing this loose herbal root is simple. Add about one teaspoon of the cut root to a cup of cold water, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes. Strain out the root and let the decoction cool a little before drinking. Because it is a hard root rather than a leaf, a short simmer draws out more character than a quick soak in hot water would.
- Primula veris root holds a long place in European folk herbalism and old botanical guides, where the dried root was traditionally prepared as a decoction and passed down through generations of home herb gardens. We offer it here as a straightforward single botanical for people who enjoy classic preparations and want to work with traditional primrose root the way it has long been kept.
- Store the dried root in a sealed jar away from heat, light and moisture to keep it fresh over the months. This cut primula root also suits home herbalists and crafters who like to build their own blends, tinctures or potpourri from raw botanicals. It comes in two pack sizes so you can try a small amount first or keep a larger supply of loose root on hand.
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