Sanguinaria canadensis Common name: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Part used: Rhizome
Constituents: Benzophenanthridine alkaloids
Medicinal actions: Expectorant, antimicrobial, anasethetic
Medicinal use: Sanguinaria is indicated in chronic, congestive lung conditions.
Pharmacy: Tincture (1:5), 2-5ml TID. Decoction: 1 tsp dried root/cup water; 1 cup TID.
Toxicity: None reported.
Coleus forskolii Common name: Coleus Family: Lamiaceae Part used: Root Constituents: Diterpenoids (labdane; forskolin/coleanol) Actions: Hypotensive, bronchodilator, inflammation modulating, positive inotropic, lipolysis stimulator, thyroid hormone release…
Angelica archangelica Common name: European angelica Family: Umbelliferae Parts used: Root, seeds & leaves Constituents: Volatile oil (root and seeds), macrocyclic lactones, phthalates, coumarins, flavonoids, sterols. Medicinal actions: Digestive stimulant, astringent, expectorant, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic Medicinal use: Stimulating expectorant and aromatic digestive…
Piper methysticum Common name: Kava-kava Family: Piperaceae Parts used: Rhizome Constituents: Resinous kava lactones (alpha-pyrones) mainly consisting of kavain, dihydrokavain, and methysticin. Chaclones, Nutrients, Flavonoids, Piperidine alkaloid. Medicinal actions: Sedative, nervous system & muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, local anesthetic, analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, stimulant, mild euphoric, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, rubefacient, bitter, carminative, diuretic Medicinal use: Reduces anxiety and…
Common name: Jujube Family: Rhamnaceae Parts used: Seed & Berries (Fruit) Constituents: Triterpenoid Saponins: jujubosides A & B Triterpene acids (e.g. betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, betulonic acid, oleanonic acid, and ursonic acid) Alkaloids (sanjoinine A & nuciferine) Flavonoids (Rutin & quercetin) Phytosterols Polysaccharides (Pectin) Vitamins (C, B & others) & Minerals (Potassium, Calcium,…
Latin Name: Cephaelis ipecacuanha Common name: Ipecac Family: Rubiaceae Parts used: Root, rhizome Constituents: Alkaloids Medicinal actions: Expectorant, emetic (in higher doses), stimulant, diaphoretic. Medicinal use: Chronic and acute bronchitis with a relatively dry cough with moderate amounts of thick mucous that is difficult to expectorate. In higher doses (see pharmacy section below), Ipecac will…
Capsella bursa-pastoris Common name: Shepherd’s Purse Family: Cruciferae Parts Used: Aerial parts Constituents: Flavonoids, polypeptides, fumaric and bursic acids, choline, acetylcholine, histamine, quercitin, tyramine bases. Medicinal actions: Astringent, styptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, urinary antiseptic, antipyretic, uterine stimulant. Medicinal use: Capsella is most indicated in mild cases of uterine…