David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHBerberis vulgaris
Part Used : Bark of root or stem
Constituents :
Alkaloids
Leptandra virginica
Part Used : Rhizome and root.
Constituents :
Active constituents largely unk
Peumus boldo
Part Used : Dried leaves.
Constituents :
Alkaloids, of th
Taraxacum officinale
Compositae
Habitat: Widely distributed throughout most of the world as a "troublesome weed.
Harpagophytum procumbens
Pedaliaceae
Habitat: Indigenous to Southern and Eastern Africa.
Collection
Indications: This valuable herb may be safely used in all liver problems, especially when they have developed into jaundice. It is a specific for the treatment of gall-bladder inflammation and a valuable part of treating gall-stones.
Menyanthes trifoliata
Menyanthaceae
Names : Buckbean, Marsh Trefoil.
Habitat : Marshy ground in B
This condition is characterized by severe pain that becomes localized in the upper right quadrant, radiating to right lower scapula. Nausea &vomiting are common. Murphy's sign is found. Cholecystitis responds well to herbal treatment given time,
Euonymus atropurpureus
Part Used: Root bark.
Constituents:
Cardenolides based on digitoxigenin
Cassia angustifolia & Cassia senna
Part Used: Dried fruit pods, and leaves.
Constituents:
Anth
