So much for weeds and rabbit food: the wild herb dandelion, native throughout Europe and often frowned upon as a weed, is experiencing a renaissance, as it has many uses not only in the kitchen but also in medicine. Its more than 500 common names indicate that the dandelion, whose botanical name is Taraxacum officinale … Dandelion: do Not Mow, But Eat
Stem plant Acharius, Parmeliaceae, Iceland moss. Medicinal drug Lichen islandicus – Icelandic moss / Icelandic lichen consists of the whole or cut dried thallus of Acharius (PhEur). Preparations Lichen islandici extractum Ingredients Mucilages: polysaccharides, gelling agents. Bitters Effects Anti-irritant Antimicrobial Fields of application Inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, irritable cough. Loss of appetite … Icelandic Moss: Health Benefits
Stem plant Acoraceae, calamus. Medicinal drug Calami rhizoma PH – Calamus PH: The rhizome of certain cytotypes of L. (PH), freed from roots and leaf debris. PH requires a minimum content of essential oil. Ingredients Essential oil: phenylpropanoids: alpha-asarone, beta-asarone, gamma-asarone. Tannins Bitters Preparations Species carminativae PH Effects Amarum aromaticum Analgesic Soothing Antispasmodic Stimulation of … Calamus
Products An extract of bitter ribbon flower is commercially available as a fixed combination with other plant extracts (Iberogast). This tincture has been approved in many countries since 1988. Stem plant Bitter ribbon flower, , Brassicaceae (cruciferous family). Medicinal drug Bitter ribbon flower (Iberidis herba) is used as a medicinal herb. An alcoholic liquid extract … Bitter Ribbon Flower
Stem plant L. Simaroubaceae, bitterwood. Medicinal drug Quassiae lignum – bitterwood. Preparations Quassiae tinctura Ingredients Bitters: quassinoids (terpenoids). Effects Stimulating bitter Amoebicidal, insecticidal, antiviral Fields of application For loss of appetite and dyspeptic complaints. Dosage As an infusion, 30 minutes before meals Adverse effects Irritation of the gastric mucosa at higher doses.
Origanum majorana Roast cabbage, garden-majoranThe marjoram grows up to 50 cm high, is strongly branched and has small, hairy leaves on both sides. It can be easily recognized by its small, inconspicuous light red to white flowers. The whole plant smells strongly aromatic, which is why it is used as a spice in the kitchen … Marjoram
Stem plant Gentianaceae, centaury. Medicinal drug Centaurii herba – Centaury: Centaury consists of the whole or cut, dried, aerial parts of flowering plants of Rafn. (PhEur). Preparations Centaurii extractum ethanolicum liquidum Ingredients Bitters: secoiridoid glycosides: swertiamarin, gentiopicroside, swertoside. Polymethoxylated xanthones Flavonoids, phenolic carboxylic acids, triterpenes, others. Effects cf. gentian Amarum purum: bitter agent Stimulation of … Centaury: Medicinal Uses
Products Preparations from the flowers of calendula are commercially available as tinctures, ointments, gels, oils, and in the form of body care products and cosmetics (e.g., from Weleda). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant The annual marigold from the daisy family is native to Europe. Medicinal drug … Marigold (Calendula)
Products Sage is available as an open product and as a tea in sachets in pharmacies and drugstores. Sage extracts are commercially available in the form of tablets, sage pastilles, lozenges and drops, among others. Stem plants Sage is an evergreen plant of the labiates family (Lamiaceae) native to the Mediterranean region. In pharmacy, mainly … Sage Health Benefits
Artemisia absinthum Absinthe, Stomachwort, WormwoodWormwood is a characteristically smelling herb that grows to waist-high, the stem and the lancet-like leaves are silvery gray hairy. In addition, wormwood has numerous hemispherical and light yellow flower heads. It is very similar to mugwort in appearance and effect. Flowering time: June to September Occurrence: The plant prefers dry … Wormwood
