leontopodium alpinum L. (asteraceae),edelweiss, edelweiss, edelweiss

the "alpinum" is found in the european alps in high altitudes. this plant is protected and recently we managed to cultivate it in plantations over 1000 m altitude.

used parts: upper parts of the flowering plant
harvest: july
indications: diarrhoea in human and animals
oral use: effective against diarrhoea
topical use skincare