Chickweed Stellaria media
emollient, demulcent, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative, sinus decongestant,
carminative, expectorant, alterative, liver tonic, kidney cleanser, blood
purifier, external anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.
Contains: mucilage, anti-inflammatory saponins; coumarins;
6,8-di-C-galactosylapigenin and (2)-C-glycosyl flavonoid; iron; copper;
vitamins A and C; B-complex; zinc; calcium; sodium; vitamin D; manganese;
and phosphorus.
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale
laxative, stimulant, analgesic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, tonic, digestive,
antiscorbutic, hypoglycemic, detergent, stomachic, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, blood glucose regulator, and blood purifier.
Contains: levulose (when collected in spring), inulin (when
collected in fall), sesquiterpene lactones, taraxoside, triterpenes (including
taraxasterol, w-taraxasterol, taraxerol, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol,
stigmasterol, taraxacerin, levuline, inosite, leontodonium, mannate, caoutchouc,resin,
gum, free acid, sugar, levulin, vitamins A, B. C, D, and E, potassium,
calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron nickel, cobalt, tin, copper, zinc, lecithin,
bitter glycosides, was, tannins, and niacin.
Mallow Malva spp.
demulcent, emollient, diuretic, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, astringent,
expectorant, digestive, and stomachic.
Contains: oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids; phytosterols;
arabinose; mucilage; pectin; asparagin; kerotin; vitamin C; and minerals.
Plantain Plantago spp.
antiseptic, antipruritic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic,
antiulcer, hemostat, expectorant, diuretic, laxative, demulcent, vulnerary,
astringent, emollient, alterative, antivenin, mucilaginous, antimicrobial,
antidiarrheal, blood purifier, vermifuge, antifungal, analgesic.
Contains: mucilage (polysaccharidic mucilage includes
D-xylose, L-arbinose, aldobiouronic acid, aucubin, sugars, and sterols);
palmitic, arachidonic, and succinic acids; adenine; cholic acid; glycosides,
fixed oil, plantasan acid, tannins, zinc, silica, vitamins C, K, and factor
"T" (hemostat), calcium, potassium, and sulphur.
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