Scientific Name: Inula helenium Besides the storage polysaccharide inulin (C6H12O6[C6H10O5]n), a polymer of fructose, the root contains helenin (C15H20O2), a stearoptene, which may be prepared in white acicular crystals, insoluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol.
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Scientific Name: Dipsacus sativus The Fuller’s Teasel was formerly widely used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on wool. Topically used for small wounds, fistulae, psoriasis, and as a rub for arthritis.
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Scientific Name: Centaurea macrocephala Many species of Centaurea have been used historically to treat diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, and malaria.
Continue reading "Globe Centaurea"Scientific Name: Lobelia siphilitica At one time the root of this plant was believed to be effective in the treatment of syphilis.
Continue reading "Great Blue Lobelia"Scientific Name: Rauvolfia serpentina Reserpine is an alkaloid first isolated from R. serpentina and was widely used as an antihypertensive drug.
Continue reading "Indian Snakeroot"Scientific Name: Artemisia princeps Used in TCM and Western Herbalism for sleep and dreaming.
Continue reading "Japanese Mugwort"Scientific Name: Achillea clypeolata x Achillea ‘Tagetea’ Moonshine yarrow is used topically to help heal wounds such as cuts or abrasions.
Continue reading "Moonshine Yarrow"Scientific Name: Artemesia abrotanum Used as an air freshener due to its strong camphor-like odor. It has also been studied for its antiseptic properties in treating ailments of the liver, spleen, and stomach.
Continue reading "Southernwood"Scientific Name: Inula ensifolia Similar to Elcampagne.
Continue reading "Swordleaf Inula"Scientific Name: Tanacetum vulgare Used to stimulate menstruation, alleviate migraines or as an anthelmintic. The flowers and leaves of tansy are toxic due to a compound called thujone.
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