Tussilago farfara

Common name: Horsetail Family:  Equisetaceae Parts used: Aerial Constituents: Nutrients (mineral silica (65%) in the form of silicic acid and silicates, K+, Mg), flavonoids (quercitin, kaempferol glycosides), alkaloids, phenols (caffeic acid esters), phytosterols, saponins (equisitonin), mucilage, tannins. Medicinal actions: Immunostimulant, WBC stimulant,  anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-hemorrhagic, hemostatic, anti-atheroma,diuretic, vulnerary, connective tissue tonic, anti-rheumatic. Medicinal uses: Has specific use for BPH, prostatitis,…

Latin Name: Fumaria officinalis Common name: Fumitory, Earth Smoke Family: Fumariaceae Parts used: Aerial Constituents: Isoquinoline alkaloid (canadine, dicentrine, fumaricine/fumarine, sanguinarine) as well as protopine, and berberine-like alkaloids, rutin and quercitin. Medicinal actions: Depurative, antispasmodic, hypotensive, diuretic, cholagogue, mild sedative, vulnerary, diuretic, alterative, laxative, anti-itching, anti-bacterial, vasodilator. Medicinal use: chronic conditions and a variety of…

Eupatorium perfoliatum                    Common name:  Boneset Family: Asteraceae Parts used:  Whole herb Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones, polysaccharides, flavonoids, misc. Medicinal actions:  Febrifuge, diaphoretic, tonic, laxative   Medicinal uses: A stimulating, tonic anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic diaphoretic in conditions of catarrh such as bronchitis. One of the best remedies for the relief of the associated symptoms that accompany influenza (night sweats, aching bones). It…

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…

Gentiana lutea                              Common name:  Gentian Family: Gentianaceae Part used:  Radix Constituents:  Glycosides, Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Iridoids, Xanthones, Phenolic acids Medicinal actions:  Bitter, Gastric stimulant, Cholagogue, Sialagogue, anti-microbial, antihelmintic, emmenagogue Medicinal uses: Stimulating HCl acid and bile secretion. Tonifying to the digestive tract and should be considered for all persons who have weak digestion. Pharmacy: Decoction .5-2 g/ 250…

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…