Cetraria islandica Parmeliaceae Habitat: Grows in most Northern Countries. Part used: The entire plant. It is a lichen. Collection: The lichen may be gathered throughout the year, though between May and September is perhaps best. It should be freed...
Althaea officinalis Part Used: Root and leaf. Constituents: In the root: Mucilage, l8-35% Miscellaneous; about 35% pectin, l-2% asparagine, tannins. In the leaves: Mucilage; including a low molecular weight D-glucan Flavanoids such a kaempferol...
Allium sativum Liliaceae Habitat: Cultivated worldwide. Collection: The bulb with its numerous cloves should be unearthed when the leaves begin to wither in September. They should be stored in a cool dry place. Part Used: Bulb. Constituents:...
Cetraria islandica
Parmeliaceae
Habitat: Grows in most Northern Countries.
Part used: The entire
Althaea officinalis
Part Used: Root and leaf.
Constituents:
In the root:
type
Allium sativum
Liliaceae
Habitat: Cultivated worldwide.
Collection: The bulb
David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMH