Infuse a small pinch of dried flowers in hot water for a few minutes, similar to chamomile. Consume occasionally and preferably after consulting a professional, as traditional use remains poorly documented for this particular species. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Boil a handful of flowers in water, allow to cool, then use as a compress or lotion on the skin. This traditional external use is reserved for occasional applications. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried flowers are traditionally boiled for a long time in water to extract a yellow dye, subsequently used to dye wool and natural fibers with an appropriate mordant. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Cota tinctoria can be found in certain dye plant gardens, at specialized herbalist shops, or from seed suppliers offering traditional European plants.
The flowers are harvested in summer, at the peak of flowering, during dry and sunny weather.