Ulmus fulva

Juniperus communis                    Common name:  Juniper Family: Cupressaceae Parts used:  Berries Constituents:  Volatile oil (pinene, camphor, cineole, limonene, thujone, borneol, terpinen), condensed tannins, diterpenes, resin, flavonoids (amentoflavone, quercitin, apigenin), glucuronic acid Medicinal actions:  Stimulating diuretic, antiseptic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, bitter, digestive tonic, emmenagogue, anti-rheumatic, aborifacient Medicinal use: Juniper is used in arthritis and rheumatism because of its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties…

Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum  Common name: Flax Seed Family: Linaceae Parts used: Seed Constituents: Mucilage (3%-6%); fixed oil (30%-45%): alpha-linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids; protein (25%); phosphatides (0.7%); sterols; cyanogenic glycosides (1.5%). Medicinal actions: Anti-inflammatory, demulcent, fiber supplement. Medicinal use: Constipation, gastritis, enteritis. Pharmacology: The mucilage in the seeds absorbs water into the stool making…

Arctium lappa                           Common name: Burdock Family: Asteraceae Parts used:  Root, seeds & leaves Constituents: Lignans (arctigenin, arctiin, Lappaol F & matairesinol) Polysaccharides (up to 50% inulin) & Mucilage Tannins Sulphur containing polyacetylenes Volatile oil (terpenoids) Sesquiterpene lactones (arctiopicrin) Nutrients (vitamins & minerals) Flavonoids Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives Medicinal…

Datura stramonium                    Common name: Jimson weed, Devil’s apple Family:  Solanaceae Parts used: Leaves, flowering tops, seeds Constituents: Tropane alkaloids (0.2%-0.45%):  scopolamine (hyoscine), atropine, hyoscyamine, mandragorine, and others. Medicinal actions: Spasmolytic, antiasthmatic, anticholinergic, hallucinogenic Medicinal use:  Datura is a highly toxic botanical is rarely used internally. Datura is has historical use as a hallucinogenic herb. Pharmacy: Rarely used internally. Toxicity: Anticholinergic. Acute: nausea, thirst,…

Coffea arabica                      Common name: Coffee Family: Rubiaceae Parts used: Kernels of the dried ripe seed Identified Constituents:  Caffeine 1%-2% (less when roasted), Alkaloids (theobromine), Trigonelline, Chlorogenic acid, Polyamines, Tannins, B vitamins, Carbohydrates, Oil, Tannin, Sugars, Pentosans. Medicinal actions: Stimulant, Diuretic, Antinarcotic, Anitemetic Medicinal use: Due to its relatively high content of alkaloids (theobromine), it has a direct stimulating action on the central…

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….