Echium (Purple Viper’s Bugloss) - Echium lycopsis
Description:
Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, this annual or biennial plant measures between 20 and 60 cm. It has a stem with soft hairs which bears flowers in a funnel. Originating from Europe, it is nicknamed viper’s bugloss because its flowers resemble a viper’s open jaw. It is common in the Mediterranean region on wasteland and in hedgerows.
Traditions:
Echium was widely used against inflammatory fevers, pneumonia and eruptive diseases like measles, smallpox and scarlet fever.Properties:
Viper’s bugloss possesses protective, antiradical and softening properties. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acid and stearidonic acid, it is used as an emollient on sensitive and irritated skins and produces a sensation of comfort and soothing.Face Care: