The healing attributes of white deafness - support for acne treatment and beyond
Lena Bauer
2026-03-24
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White deafness, also recognized as white, deaf, or dead, is distinguished by alternating leaves and white flowers, which are precious herbal components. For ages, these plants have been utilized in folk medicine to alleviate menstrual distress, cure digestive disorders, or in the therapy of juvenile acne. Does white deafness possess any other advantageous qualities?
Brilliant white
Brilliant white (Lamium album) is a plant from the Lamium family, commonly found in Poland despite being an introduced species. It thrives in meadows, shrubs, and along roadsides, though it particularly favors nutrient-rich, humus-filled soils. The plant is distinguished by its nettle-like leaves and white blossoms. The flowers are edible and nectar-rich, often collected by children due to their sweet taste. Meanwhile, the leaves are used to prepare salads, especially popular in Nordic countries. The flower clusters are harvested from spring to autumn during warm, sunny weather and then dried in a shaded area.
Therapeutic attributes of white flowers
Dried white flowers are a valuable remedy in natural medicine. They contain flavonoids that benefit the body. They exhibit diuretic, detoxifying, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effects, and combat harmful microorganisms. They prevent atherosclerosis and other circulatory diseases. Flavonoids promote estrogen production, which is particularly important for women during menopause. The flowers are rich in ursolic acid, which has analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, and cholesterol-lowering properties. They also provide phenolic acids with strong antioxidant properties and minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron, and silicon. The extract of white flowers has an expectorant effect and is used in the treatment of throat inflammation, bronchitis, laryngitis, and chronic cough with little expectoration. The components promote mucus production in the respiratory tract, facilitating the cleaning of the bronchi. They also help alleviate painful menstrual cramps and inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive organs. White flowers are therefore an excellent source of health-promoting substances, particularly recommended for painful menstrual cramps.
