Besenheide

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 19.11.2023

Synonym(s)

calluna vulgaris

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The broom heath, also called Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull, belongs to the large family of heather plants (Ericaceae) in the order of heather-like plants (Ericales). With about 4000 species they have a worldwide distribution. Calluna vulgaris is native to Europe and Asia Minor, and is now cultivated in North America.

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Broom heather is the parent plant of Callunae Herba (Herba Callunae), the officinal extract from this plant which is used as an astringent for diarrhea and as a diuretic, among other things. It is also used for insomnia.

Calluna vulgaris (HAB1), erica, the fresh flowering herb, is used homeopathically.

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Last updated on: 19.11.2023

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles