Scientific noun: Coronilla varia L.
Family:Pea family - papilionaceae -
Habitat: Field, grasslands, roads and gradients with a benign climate.
Components: Corolinine, catartine
Active parts: The whole plant, but specially the flowers.
Uses : Diuretic and cardio-tonic. It has been used to increase urine in case of retention because of prostatic disease. Also as a substitute of digitalis, in case of cardiac weakness. Being so a dangerous plant, it is not advised to use it in homemade products!!!
Toxicity : Extreme if flowers or fruits have been ingested. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, slow pulse and death.