herbal treasure chest: snowdrop

snowdrop (galanthus)

how to grow:

Snowdrops are one of the first plants in spring but with their white color still lets you think of snow and winter. They usually come with or soon after the crocus plants.
To plant snowdrop you need bulbs which you put into the soil in the fall. They are perennial and come back every year.

medicinal properties:

The buds of snowdrops can improve brain functions. It is said to help with Alzheimer's disease as well as with Parkinson's. There are also claims that it can help with multiples sclerosis and glaucoma.

cautions and possible side effects:

Some people might be allergic to snow drops.

snowdrop (galanthus)

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