Arum Maculatum
Cuckoo Pint Root / Arum Maculatum / Organic Cuckoo Pint Root / Wild Arum / Dried Bulk Herb
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Arum Maculatum
Other Names: Wild arum, Lords and Ladies, Arum, Starchwort, Adders Root, Bobbins, Friars Cowl, Kings and Queens, Parson and Clerk, Ramp, Quaker, Wake Robin,
Arum maculatum is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. It belongs to the Araceae family and is characterized by its distinctive hood-like structure called a spathe that surrounds a central column known as a spadix. Wild arum is often found in woodlands, hedgerows, and other shaded areas. It is a common sight in spring when it produces its distinctive flowers.
Traditional Use
Cuckoo pint (lords-and-ladies) is a woodland plant whose tubers have a long history in Bulgarian folk herbalism, used externally only. It is traditionally used:
- Externally, in cold-water washes and compresses to soothe the skin
- Externally, to support comfortable joints
Harvest & Character
Whole raw tubers, naturally covered with a thin layer of soil to preserve their quality. Wash well before use.
Please note: Toxic: for external use only, never take internally. Use only under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Keep away from children and pets.
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