David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHAnother area of therapy that is exceptionally well suited for herbal treatment is that of liver disease. In the unique and
Berberis vulgaris
Part Used : Bark of root or stem
Constituents :
Alkaloids
Euonymus atropurpureus
Part Used: Root bark.
Constituents:
Cardenolides based on digitoxigenin
Leptandra virginica
Part Used : Rhizome and root.
Constituents :
Active constituents largely unk
Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities.
Such abnormal accumulation of fluid in spaces between
Peumus boldo
Part Used : Dried leaves.
Constituents :
Alkaloids, of th
Glycyrrhiza 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.
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