Anemone (Anemonoides altaica)
Other names: Anemone altaica, Anemone nemorosa subs. altaica
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Anemone altaica (Anemonoides altaica), also known as Anemone altaica or Anemone nemorosa subs. Anemone anemone, also known as Anemone altaica, is a flowering species of plant in the resinous family. It is a perennial plant native to the Altai region, located on the border of Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. The Altai anemone is a low plant with yellow flowers that open towards the sun when in full bloom.
The Altai anemone is used for the production of various products due to its medicinal properties. The flowers of the Anemone altaica are used to make Anemone altaica tincture, which is popular in traditional Asian medicine. This tincture has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in the treatment of wounds and skin rashes. Another product is the Anemone altaica ointment, which provides relief for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis or acne. In addition, some studies suggest that an extract from this plant may help in the treatment of certain types of cancer. Anemone is therefore a plant with a wide range of uses, both in medicine and cosmetics.