What Is Cyclamen Europaeum?
Cyclamen europaeum, also known as ivy-leafed cyclamen, sowbread, groundbread, and swinebread, is a member of the Primulaceae family. This plant grows in temperate areas in central Europe and North America, especially in woodland areas and shady, moist gardens. The plant is also grown indoors and is prized for its oval variegated or veined leaves and bright pastel flowers with backward-folding petals. In homeopathic medicine, the tuberous corms are said to cure many complaints, including vision problems, stomach upset, menstrual problems, anxiety, and nervousness.