Edelweiss

Leontopodium alpinum, is associated with the Alps, prefers to grow in the rocky limestone high altitude habitat. Its leaves and flowers are covered in fine white hairs and grows in the wild to 3-20cm. The common name comes from the German compound word ‘edel‘ – noble and ‘weiß‘ – white.

Edelweiss enjoys the following properties:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Prevents sun burn (due to its high content of tannin)
• Absorbs sun light (natural UV light protection)