David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHGlycyrrhiza glabra
Leguminosae
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, cultivated worldwi
Taraxacum officinale
Compositae
Habitat: Widely distributed throughout most of the world as a "troublesome weed.
Silybum marianum
Part Used: The seeds.
Constituents: Flavolignans; the mixture of these is known as "silym
Harpagophytum procumbens
Pedaliaceae
Habitat: Indigenous to Southern and Eastern Africa.
Collection
Cassia angustifolia & Cassia senna
Part Used: Dried fruit pods, and leaves.
Constituents:
Anth
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.
Populus tremuloidesSalicaceaeNames: Quaking Aspen, American Poplar.Habitat: N. American.Collection:
Fumaria officinalis
Fumariaceae
Names: Earthsmoke.
Habitat: Common in Europe and the British Isles
Smilax officinalisLiliaceaeHabitat: The plants are climbing vines native to tropical America andthe West Indies. C
Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities.
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