David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHLeptandra virginica Part Used : Rhizome and root. Constituents : Active constituents largely unknown, however it is known to contain: Volatile oil with esters of cinnamic acid, methoxycinnamic acid and dimethoxycinnamic acid Saponins Mannitol...
Eschscholzia californica Part Used: Dried aerial parts. Constituents: Alkaloids; flavone glycosides. Actions: Nervine, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, anodyne. Indications: Californian Poppy has the reputation of being a non-addictive alternative to the...
Angelica archangelica; Umbelliferae Names : European Angelica. Collection : The root is collected in the autumn of its first year. If it is very thick it can be cut longitudinally to speed its drying. The leaves should be collected in June. Part...
Pimpinella anisum; Umbelliferae Names : Anise Habitat : Originally from Egypt and Asia Minor but now widely cultivated in warmer climates. Collection : The ripe dry fruits should be gathered between July and September. Part Used : Dried fruit...
Arnica montana; Compositae Names : Leopard’s Bane, European Arnica Habitat : Native to Europe, Siberia and North West N. America. Collection : The flowers are collected between June and August. Part Used : Flower heads. Constituents :...
Astragalus membranaceus Leguminosae Names: Milk-vetch root, huang qi Part Used: Root. Constituents: Glycosides, Polysaccharides, choline, betaine, rumatakenin, [[beta]]-sitosterol Actions: Immunomodulator Indications: Used since ancient times in...
Melissa officinalis Part Used : Dried aerial parts, or fresh in season. Constituents : The whole complex of primary plant constituents and a characteristic array of secondary plant constituents are present. Pharmacologically important constituents...
Populus candicans Salicadeae Names: Poplar buds, Balsam Poplar Habitat: Cultivated in Europe & N. America. Collection: Part Used: Closed buds. Constituents: Phenolic glycosides; salicin, populin (benzoyl salicin) and chrysin Volatile oil, the...
Agrimonia eupatoria
Part Used : Aerial parts.
Constituents : The whole complex of primary plant
