found in northern europe and northern asia at riversides and prairies in mountain areas..
| used parts: | roots and leaves (medical), stems and seeds (confectionary) |
| harvest: | roots in autuum, leaves in june |
| indication: | coughs, bronchitis, pleurisy, colic, flatulence, rheumatic inflammations |
| oral use: | teas for stomach (gastric) problems, etc. |
| topical use: | arthritis, bath additiv, chest compresses |