Eclipta (Han Lian Cao) ~ Eclipta prostata
Eclipta (Han Lian Cao) Latin name: Eclipta prostata Family: Asteraceae Part used: herb, roots, leaves Habitat: China, southwestern U.S., India (related species) …
Crampbark ~ Viburnum opulus
Crampbark Latin name: Viburnum opulus Family: Caprifoliaceae Part used: bark Habitat: Europe, Britain, America Main constituents: Hydroquinones (arbutin, methylarbutin), coumarins (scopoline), tannins …
Blue Cohosh ~Caulophyllum thalictroides
Blue Cohosh Latin name: Caulophyllum thalictroides (Native name means “blue root”) Family: Berberidaceae Part used: root Habitat: woodlands of eastern N. America …
Jujube ~ Zizyphus jujube
Jujube Latin name: Zizyphus jujube Family: Rhamnaceae Part used: fruit, seeds Habitat: China, Russia Main constituents: mucilage, tannins, zizific acid, saponins, flavonoids, …
Elder ~ Sambucus spp.
Elder Latin name: Sambucus spp. Family: Caprifoliaceae Part used: flowers Habitat: Europe, British Isles Main constituents: triterpenes (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), fatty …
Valerian ~ Valeriana officinalis
Valerian Latin name: Valeriana officinalis Family: Valerianaceae Part used: root Habitat: native to Europe and Asia; naturalized in N. America Main constituents: …
Scullcap/Skullcap ~ Scutellaria laterifolia
Scullcap/Skullcap Latin name: Scutellaria laterifolia Family: Lamiaceae Part used: herb Habitat: USA Main constituents: flavonoid glycoside (scutellarin), iridoids, volatile oil, tannins Energetics: …
Motherwort ~ Leonorus cardiaca
Motherwort Latin name: Leonorus cardiaca Family: Lamiaceae Part used: aerial parts in bud stage Habitat: native to central Asia; naturalized in Europe …
Tulsi ~ Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi Latin name: Ocimum sanctum Family: Lamiacae Part used: fresh leaves, entire herb Habitat: India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Main constituents: volatile …
Lemon Balm ~ Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm Latin name: Melissa officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Part used: flowering herb Habitat: common in Britain, Europe, W. Asia, and N. Africa …