Trifolium pratense

Iris versicolor                  Common name:  Blue flag iris Family: Iridaceae Parts used: Rhizome Constituents:  Volatile oil (furfural), iridin glycoside (irisin), acids (salicylic and isophthalic), tannins, oleo-resin, beta-sitosterols, triterpenoids Medicinal actions:  Alterative, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diaphoretic, alterative, anti-emetic (low dose), lymphatic, hepatic, laxative, cathartic, diuretic, stimulant, choleretic, cholagogue, pancreatic bitter, dermatological agent Medicinal use: This remedy has a wide application in…

Matricaria recutita                            Common name: Chamomille, German chamomille Family:  Asteraceae Parts used:  Flowers Constituents:  Volatile oil (alpha bisabolol, azulene, chamazulene & matricin), sesquiterpenes lactones, coumarins (umbelliferone), salicylic acid, choline, fatty acids, mucopolysaccharides, flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, quercetin) Medicinal actions:  Mild nervous system sedative, anti-spasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-emetic,…

Tilia europea                                        Common name:  Lime flower, Linden tree Family: Tiliaceae Parts used:  Flowers & leaves Constituents: Flavonoids (hespiridin, kaempferol, quercetin), phenolic acids (chlorogenic, caffeic and coumaric), volatile oils (farnesol, eugenol, citral, citronellal, citronellol, limonene, pinene)), mucilage (arabino-galactans), tannin….

Camellia sinensis                            Common name: Green or Black tea Family: Theaceae Part used: Leave & buds (black tea uses fermented dried leaves) Constituents: Xanthine alkaloids (e.g. caffeine, theobromine & theophylline) Flavonoids & Polyphenols: Catechins including epicatechin, epicatechin-3-gallate, epigallocatechin & epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins) Amino…

Viburnum opulus                 Common name: Crampbark (V. opulus) Family: Caprifolicaceae Part Used:  Dried cortex   (bark) Constituents: Viburnin (glycoside), valerianic acid, coumarins (scopoletin, scopaline), salicosides, resin and 3% tannin, hydroquinone glycosides (arbutin), bitter (viburnin) Actions:  Antispamodic, sedative, nervous system relaxant, astringent, anti-asthmatic, hypotensive, peripheral vasodilator, muscle relaxant, bitter, uterine tonic, emmenagogue, diuretic Medicinal use: …

Hyssopus officinalis                              Common name:  Hyssop Family: Lamiaceae Parts used:  Aerial Constituents: Volatile oil (pinocamphone, alpha & beta-pinene, linalool, cineole, limonene), Terpenoids (marrubiin, olanolic acid, ursolic acid), Flavonoids (glycosides of hesperidin & diosmetin), hyssopin glycoside, tannins, resin Medicinal actions:  Stimulant, Antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, sedative Medicinal use: Promotes expectoration, relieves asthmatic cough, reduces the inflammation associated with respiratory infections.  Hyssop is a diffusive…