Salix alba wicker, May wood, cat shrub There are several native willow species. Important for the bark extraction, because it is richest in active substances, are the willow and the purple willow. Characteristics that are found in all willow species: They can grow as a shrub or tree, the flowers (willow catkins) appear before the … Willow
Synonyms in a broader sense Plant synonyms: Ranunculaceae, buttercup, silver candle, cheekwort, bugweed Latin name: Cimicifuga racemosa, group: RanunculaceaeThe medicinal plant grape silver candle belongs to the buttercup family and is a 1 – 2 meter high, herbaceous plant. It is native to North America and Canada. But it is also found today in Europe … Grape silver candle
Production The dried rootstock of the medicinal plant grape silver candle, which not only comes from the North American forests, but is also cultivated in Europe, is used medicinally. 4 – 12 m long rhizomes are dug up, washed and dried after the summer. Characteristic ingredients are triterpene (actein and cimigoside). In addition, phenylpropane derivatives, … Production | Grape silver candle
Synonym and areas of application Meadow goatee (Latin Filipendula ulmari or Herba Filipendulae) belongs to the rose family and is also known as forest beard, meadow queen, spier shrub or meadowsweet. The latter name comes from the fact that the plant was often used as an additive in the brewing of mead (sweet honey wine). … Meadow goatee
Use as tea A proven dosage form of meadow goatee is tea. Boiled plant parts should be left to infuse for 10 minutes, otherwise the active ingredients of the tea will not be absorbed sufficiently. For the preparation theoretically all plant parts can be used, since the entire plant is edible. However, the flowers are … Use as tea | Meadow goatee
Latin name: Lamium albumGenus: Labiate familyFolk names: Cuckoo nettle, Flower nettle Plant description The plant grows 40 to 50 cm high, the stem hollow and square, the leaves opposite, stalked, heart-shaped and toothed at the edges. Along the stem large, pure white labiates grow all around. Flowering time: April to October. Occurrence: Widespread along roadsides, … White deadnettle
