Filipendula ulmaria

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,…

Melissa officinalis                                 Common name:  Lemon balm Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Aerial Constituents: Volatile oil (citral, citronellal, citronellol, geraniol), polyphenols (chlorogenic, rosmarinic and caffeic acids  ), tannins, bitter principle, lavonoids (luteolin, quercitin, apigenin, kaempferol) Medicinal actions:  Nervous system tonic & relaxant, carminative, sedative, diaphoretic,…

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…

Juglans nigra                      Common name: Black Walnut, Butternut Family: Juglandaceae Parts used:  Green hulls/husks, bark/leaf Constituents:  Bark/leaf: naphthaquinones (juglone), volatile oil, fatty acids, tannins, ellagic acid, gallic acids, flavonoids, EFA, silica, nutrients Medicinal actions:  Alterative, laxative, cathartic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, astringent, hepatic Medicinal use: The antiseptic properties (antifungal, antimicrobial) and…

 Astragalus propinquus (previously membranaceous) Common name: Astragalus, Milk Vetch, Huang Qi Family: Fabaceae Part used: Root Constituents: Triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides I- VII & macrophyllosaponin B) Polysaccharides (e.g astragalin) Phytosterols (isoflavones – formononetin) Amino Acids (GABA) Flavonoids Medicinal Actions: Adaptogen Antioxidant Cardiotonic Diuretic Hepatoprotective Hypoglycemic Immunomodulator Neuroprotective Peripheral vasodilator Medical uses:  A classic energy tonic that improves…

Latin Name: Veratrum album  Common name: American hellebore Family: Liliaceae Parts used: Root Constituents: Alkaloids Medicinal actions: Emetic, diaphoretic, sedative. Medicinal use: Fevers, hypertension, topically for itching and pain. Pharmacology: Alkaloids have hypertensive properties and seem to significantly influence arterial pressure responses, decrease mean aortic pressure, cause renal, femoral and mesenteric vasodilation, and decrease the…