Burnet Saxifrage
Pimpinella saxifraga
Description
Burnet saxifrage grows on clayey, slightly moist meadows, along roadsides, and even on alpine slopes. A sturdy central stem, 30–40 cm tall, with several side branches, bears the umbel with reddish to white flowers. The lower leaves are pinnate, oval, and serrated; the few upper leaves emit an unpleasant odor when crushed.
Used plant parts
Healing Properties
Diuretic, detoxifying, aids in digestion, relieves bloating and diarrhea, anti-inflammatory.
Applications: Burnet saxifrage tea has a mildly irritating effect on the kidneys, making it diuretic and helping to expel many toxins from the body. It is a recommended detox tea for the entire body. It can also be recommended to heavy smokers and patients who must take medication continuously. It strengthens the liver and kidneys and helps with digestive issues, bloating, and diarrhea.
For hoarseness, sore throat, tonsillitis, and all oral inflammations, gargling with burnet saxifrage tea is very helpful.
Traditional saying: "Eat juniper and burnet saxifrage – and you won't get sick or die quickly!" (German rhyme, translated). This old rhyme from the time of the plague attests to the powerful effect attributed to this inconspicuous umbelliferous plant.
Other plants of the trail
The plants of the trail
- Arnica
- Eyebright
- Clubmoss
- Burnet Saxifrage
- Birch
- Tormentil
- Broadleaf Plantain
- Nettle
- Speedwell
- Angelica
- Fern
- Spruce
- Lady’s Mantle
- Heather
- Raspberry
- Coltsfoot
- Iceland Moss
- St. John’s Wort
- Small Willowherb
- Green-winged Orchid
- Mullein
- Mountain pine
- Dandelion
- Meadowsweet
- Masterwort
- Wild Thyme
- Horse mint
- Yarrow
- Cowslip
- Bilberry
- Plantain
- Rowan berry
- Horsetail
Notes on the Herbal Education Trail
The abundance of Alpine flowers on the mountains from June to early August is a beautiful reward for the climb along the herbal education trail. In all these plants lies not only beauty but often health benefits as well. All the useful and beneficial gifts from nature can certainly not replace a doctor.
But taking responsibility for prevention and, above all, paying attention to our body’s signals in time is a very good step toward effective folk medicine. On behalf of the Plattform Planneralm 3000, I wish you much joy in rediscovering our natural world!
Andrea Stieg, Wild Herb Guide
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The content of the herbal education trail information has been created with care. However, errors can never be fully excluded. Advice on the use of plants is not medical guidance and has no legal implications. For questions regarding the content, you can contact Andrea Stieg directly; she is available at the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick: Planneralm 18, 8953 Donnersbach, +43 3683 / 8105 · info@grimmingblick.at
Content responsibility: Plattform Planneralm 3000 e.V.
Photos of the herbal education trail plants: © Harald Waupotitsch, (Arnica, Eyebright, Clubmoss, Burnet Saxifrage, Birch, Tormentil, Broadleaf Plantain, Nettle, Speedwell, Fern, Spruce, Lady’s Mantle, Yellow Bedstraw, Heather, Raspberry, Coltsfoot, Iceland Moss, St. John’s Wort, Orchid, Mountain Pine, Dandelion, Meadowsweet, Masterwort, Wild Thyme, Horse Mint, Yarrow, Cowslip, Bilberries, Rowan, Willowherb, Horsetail) and iStockphoto.com (Mullein, Narrowleaf Plantain, Angelica).
Technical and communicative implementation: Harald Waupotitsch | Werte Dialog
AlpenJones Werte Dialog initiated by Harald Waupotitsch
Conscious communication that connects and moves.
