David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHLycopus europaeus Labiatae Names: Sweet Bugle, Water Bugle, Gypsywort. Habitat: Eastern USA- L. virginicus. Europe-L. europaeus. Collection: It should be collected just before the buds open. Part Used: Aerial parts. Constituents: Phenolic acid...
Zea mays Graminaceae Collection: The stigmas should be collected just before pollination occurs, the timing depends upon climate. It is best used fresh as some of the activity is lost with time. Part Used: Stigmas from the female flowers of maize...
Leptandra 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...
Viburnum prunifolium Caprifoliaceae Names: Stagbush, American Sloe. Habitat: Eastern and Central USA. Collection: The bark from the roots and the trunk is collected in the autumn. The shrubs should be dug out and the bark stripped from roots and...
Ballota nigra Labiatae Habitat: Found growing wild throughout Europe, cultivated in Britain. Collection: The herb should be gathered just as it begins to bloom in July. Part Used: Dried aerial parts. Constituents: Diterpenoids, including marrubiin...
Rubus villosus Rosaceae Part Used : The bark of the root and rhizome Collection : Constituents : 20% Tannin, gallic acid, saponins including villosin. Actions : Astringent Indications : An excellent, safe and gentle astringent remedy that can be...
Fucus vesiculosus Fucaceae Names : Kelp, Seawrack, Kelpware, Black-tang, Bladder Fucus, Cutweed. Habitat : A seaweed common in colder waters. Part Used : The whole plant. Constituents : Phenolic compounds, phloroglucinol, its dehydropolymerization...
Sanguinaria canadensis Papaveraceae Names : Red Root, Red Indian Paint, Tetterwort. Habitat : N. America and Canada. Collection : The rhizome is unearthed in early summer (May to June) or in autumn when the leaves have dried. It should be dried...
Caulophylum 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 &...
