Bean bean (Carlina acaulis)
Other names: white bean, carlina, Chromatolepis aucalis
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
The flowerless navel, also known as the white navel, carlina or Chromatolepis aucalis, is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family, found mainly in Europe. Its appearance is similar to dandelions and its peculiarity is that the leaves and flowers grow directly from the root, i.e. without a stem. It is a perennial, undemanding plant that can be seen mainly in mountainous areas on limestone soil. It flowers from July to September and forms large clumps.
It is popular not only for its attractive appearance but also for its medicinal properties. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and its root has traditionally been used in folk medicine to aid digestion, as a diuretic and expectorant. It is also used in cosmetics, especially for its anti-inflammatory properties. Its extract is a component of some face creams, lotions and other cosmetic products. Thus, it is used not only in the pharmaceutical industry but also in cosmetics. Its root is also used as a spice in the kitchen, and is a popular ingredient in various dishes, especially in the Alps. Its bitter taste makes it ideal for soups and sauces.
Bean bean (Carlina acaulis) can be found in the following products
