Toss some young leaves or white petals into your early spring salad, for an interesting contrast.
Homeopaths make an oil from the petals known as bellide oil .
In cases of Thrush, A leaf tea is drunk as a spring tonic, an expectorant, and to aid circulation. The leaves may be moistened, crushed and used as a poultice for bruises. A flower infusion when taken in a bath, revives winter dulled skin and relieves eczema. The dried leaves of this herb are used as a flavouring. This herb has been used as a nervous system strengthening tonic and may be of some use in disorders of that system.