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General Information Common name: Vitex, chaste tree, chasteberry, Abraham’s balm, lilac chastetree, monk’s pepper Scientific term: Vitex agnus-castus, Description: Chaste Tree is a genus of tropical and sub-tropical flowering plant of the Mediterranean region. It’s a cross-pollinating plant Composition: All parts of the plant contain iridoids (aukubin, agnoside), flavonoids (cysticin, isovitinexine, orientine, isoeryentin), alkaloids, tannins, vitamins, microelements, essential oil; Leaves contain ascorbic acid (up to 0.12%), glycoside agnuside, essential oil (up to 0.5%), iridoids,…

General Information Description: In medicine, the oak bark is appreciated and used, thanks to presence of a large amount of tannin in it – catechine. Chaparral is used mainly as an external remedy, but it is also used for douching, enemas, sometimes oral, in the form of infusions, decoctions, tea. Indications: Chaparral bark and leaves have astringent, anti-inflammatory, antihelminthic, calming, haemostatic effects. Chaparral is applied for the following disorders treatment:…

General Information Common name: Centaury Scientific term: Centaurea Description: Centaury is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family that is used for numerous medicinal purposes. Composition: Although Centaury is part of the official pharmacopeia, its chemical composition has not yet been studied properly. It is known that the stems and flowers of this plant contain: pigment and cyanogenic glycosides; anthocyanins, which have a strong antioxidant effect; saponins; tannins;…

General Information Common names: Bitter pepper, Chilli pepper Description: Capsicum pepper – burning aromatic spice. It is the fruit of tropical shrub of a certain variety – Capsicum frutescens or C. annuum. The pods are dried and then ground into a powder. There are also other names for this product – bitter pepper or chili (chilli pepper – red pepper). Composition Vitamins: A; Beta-carotene; C; B1 thiamine; Riboflavin B2; B3 (niacin);…

General Information Common name: catmint, catnip Scientific term: Nepeta cataria Description: Catnip is a valuable remedy in cases of respiratory tract infection. Drinking hot herbal catmint tea increases sweating, and therefore effectively reduces heat, and also acts as a natural remedy for reducing hyperemia. This plant is useful during bronchitis and asthma, in viral rashes on the skin, such as chicken pox or measles. Catnip is an excellent natural remedy…

General Information Common name: Cat’s Claw Scientific term: Uncaria tomentosa, Acacia greggii Description: Cat’s claw is a biologically active additive with a general strengthening and immunostimulating effect, used for increased physical activity and mental stress, as well as unacceptable eating disorders. Classification and useful properties: Cat’s claw is a perennial plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The plant is a tree liana, which grows in South and Central America,…

General Information Description: Calendula is a medicinal plant. Сalendula blossoms are beautiful orange-yellow flowers, and in addition to the fact that it is used for medicinal purposes, it is widely distributed in decorative floriculture. In domestic pharmacology this plant is very much appreciated. Flowers of plants of yellow or orange color are collected in inflorescences-baskets. Calendula fruit is a seed pod. The fruit outside is of irregular surface with presence…

General Information Description: Calophyllum lanigerum is an evergreen brushwood or tree growing from 2 – 38 metres tall. The bole, which is usually without root spurs, is up to 81 cm in diameter. The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber. Calanolide A is produced from Calophyllum lanigerum var austrocoriaceum, an exceedingly rare representative of the Guttiferae or mangosteen family. Samples of Calophyllum Lanigerum var austrocoriaceum were first…

General Information Description: Borage – a pharmacopeia plant of many European countries, is part of some biologically active additives. Indications: Dishes in combination with Borage are recommended by Western nutritionists for people with: metabolic disorders; vascular ailments; neurasthenia; digestive system problems; constipation; intestinal colic; neurotic disorders; dermatosis; headache; insomnia; heart neuroses; asthenia; anxiety and irritability; depressive conditions. Chemical Composition: Leaves and shoots of borage contain: fatty acids; resins; saponins; mucous…

General Information Description: Bupleurum is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Preparations based on Bupleurum have choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antipyretic, analgesic, wound-healing, capillary-strengthening and antitumor effect. Medicinal forms: For medicinal purposes, the entire aboveground part is used, the roots are used less often. People make infusions and decoctions, used for neuroses, gastrointestinal diseases and hepatitis. Bupleurum flowers are used in diseases of the heart, roots – with…