Pimpinella is a genus of plants in the Apiaceae (umbelliferae) family. It comprises around 150 species and is found throughout Europe, see also large burnet, see also Pimpinellae Radix
The small burnet is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a narrow, branched rhizome and a stem up to 40 cm high. Long-stemmed
double corymbose inflorescence with small white flowers. Flowering time: June to August, fruit ripening: August to October
Commission e-monograph: Catarrh of the upper respiratory tract
Herbal medicine: Diuretic, diaphoretic, used for bronchial infections, asthma, diseases of the urinary organs, cystitis and pyelonephritis, kidney and bladder stones, also for wounds. For functional intestinal complaints in combination with wormwood, aniseed, caraway, fennel, juniper and yarrow (Kernosan Heidelberg herbal powder).
Externally: gargle and rinse for inflammation of the mouth and throat mucosa.
In food, the young leaves are used as a spicy salad. Furthermore, in beer or sour wines, also in herbal liqueur (bitters).