David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHCaulophylum thalictroides Berberidaceae Names : Papoose Root, Squawroot Habitat : USA Collection : The roots and rhizome are collected in the autumn, as at the end of the growing season they are richest in natural chemicals. Part Used : Root &...
Iris versicolor Iridaceae Habitat : Eastern and Central North America, growing in marshy places, producing distinctive blue flowers in spring. Commonly grown in Britain as an ornamental. Collection : The rhizome is best collected in the autumn. Part...
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...
Brigitte MarsMentha pulegium Labiatae Habitat:A common wild or garden plant, in America, Britain, France andGermany. Collection: The stems should be gathered just before flowering inJuly. Part Used: Aerial parts. Constituents: * Volatile oil, consisting mainly...
Salix spp. Salicaceae Names: White Willow, European Willow Part Used: Bark Constituents: Phenolic glycosides; salicin, picein and triandrin, with esters of salicylic acid and salicyl alcohol, acetylated salicin, salicortin and salireposide...
