Onosma bracteatum

General information:

Sedge is found in the Mediterranean regions, Europe and Asia. It is listed in the German Commission E as a herb that alleviates pulmonary infections and kidney disease.

Constituents:

Sedge contains potassium, calcium and other minerals, which give the herb its pharmacological properties.

Benefits:

• Sedge is beneficial in the treatment of kidney stones.
• As an expectorant, it alleviates the symptoms of the common cough and bronchitis.