Populus

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 stimulator, mood elevator, platelet aggregation inhibitor Pharmacology: Hypotensive and spasmolytic component appears to be coleanol/forskolin. An adenylate cyclase enzyme activator (stimulates the formation of ATP) which increases cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in cells. Appears to bypass the…

Vaccinium myrtillus                              Common name:  Blueberry, Bilberry Family: Ericaceae Part used:  Berry/fruit, leaf Constituents: Flavonoids: anthocyanosides, tannin (7%), polyphenols (catechin, epicatechin), nutrients (Vitamin B1, C, beta carotene), pectin Medical actions:  Anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-edematous, venous tonic, vaso-protector, anti-platelet, anti-emetic, anti-diarrheal Medical uses: Is indicated in…

Viola tricolor                                    Common name: Heartsease, Wild Pansy Family: Violaceae Part used:  Aerial Constituents: Flavonoids (rutin), salicylates, nutrients (zinc), saponins, mucilage, gum, resin Medical actions:  Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-allergic, expectorant, alterative, capillary tonic, laxative, diuretic, vulnerary, anti-acne, anti-rheumatic Medical uses: Specific for eczema and skin…

Rumex Crispus                                                Common name:  Yellow dock Family: Polygonaceae Parts used:  Root Constituents:  Anthraquinone glycosides (emodin), tannins, oxalates (oxalic acid high in leaf), VO, Iron and other minerals Medicinal actions:  Tonic, lymphatic, astringent, cooling, alterative,…

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.

Salix sp.                              Common name: Willow Family: Salicaceae Parts used: Bark (dried from 2-3 year old branches) Constituents: Phenolic glycosides – Salicylates (salicin, salicortin, tremulacin, populin, fragilin, salireposide, trirandrin, vimalin), Aromatic aldehydes and acids (salidroside, vanillin, syringa-aldehyde, syringin, salicylic, vanillic, syringic). Flavonoids (isoquercitrin, naringin), Tannins (8%-20%), catechins, coumaric acid Medicinal actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, bitter, astringent, antiseptic, anti-rheumatic Medicinal use: Salix sp….