David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHLeptandra 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...
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...
Kathi KevilleOne of the most expensive of the flower oils, this intensely fragrant Mexican flower has found international fame in perfumes such as White Shoulders and Chloe. The Aztecs prized tuberose for medicine. Hawaiian leis are often made with it. The name...
