by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 4, 2011 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBAL INFORMATION – Echinacea Family: Asteraceae Latin names: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida Common names: Common purple coneflower, Black Sampson Parts Used: Root Constituents: Caffeic acid esters including echinacoside and cichoric...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 13, 2011 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife) Latin names: Lythrum salicaria Common names: Spiked loosestrife, Purple lythrum, Flowering Sally Parts Used: Herb (top 30-40% of the plant) Constituents: Tannins; mucilage; pectin; essential oil; provitamin A; calcium oxylate; a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 5, 2011 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBAL INFORMATION – Coltsfoot Family: Asteraceae Latin name: Tussilago farfara Common names: Coltsfoot, Tash Plant, Bull’s Foot, Butterbur, Coughwort, Foal’s foot, Foalswort Parts Used: Flowers & leaves Constituents: Flavonoids (rutin, hyperoside,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Feb 9, 2011 | Bach Flowers, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Have you ever felt uncertain – unsure if the path you were on was the right one? We’ve all gone through periods of life path and career uncertainty. Wild Oat is a remedy that helps to bring your path back into focus. In general, people who need Wild Oat are...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 10, 2011 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBAL INFORMATION – American Elder Flower Family: Caprifoliaceae Latin names: Sambucus nigra spp. canadensis Common names: Elder, Bour Tree, Eldrum, Ellhorn, Old Gal, Old Lady, Pipe Tree, Lady Ellhorn Parts Used: Bark, flowers, berries, leaves Constituents:...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 20, 2010 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
I love garlic! I believe it is an herb that no herbalist – professional or layperson – should be without. Unfortunately most people’s initial reaction to this fabulous plant is a result of its extremely pungent odour. Most dismiss its use without a second thought...
