Herbier des Anciens — Detailed Record

Leycesteria formosa

Please read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Scientific and traditional documentation on this plant remains limited and fragmentary; caution is therefore essential for internal use. The berries, highly appreciated by birds, are not recommended for human consumption without professional advice, as their composition is not fully characterized. Use is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as in young children, due to insufficient safety data. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional or qualified herbalist before any prolonged internal use.

Infusion — Dried leaves and flowers

Light infusion of aerial parts

Infuse a small quantity of dried leaves and flowers in hot but not boiling water for a few minutes. This preparation, of occasional traditional use, should remain light and occasional. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Poultice — Fresh leaves

Soothing poultice

Crush a few fresh leaves and apply directly to the affected area, for external use only, for a short duration. Reserved for occasional and localized use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

This plant is mainly found naturalized in hedgerows and damp woodlands, and is readily cultivated as an ornamental shrub in gardens; it remains rare in traditional Western herbalism.

Harvesting season

When to harvest it

Leaves and flowers are preferably harvested in spring and summer, when the plant is in full bloom, in dry weather.

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