Tag: Phytochemistry

Reishi has a wide variety of constituents but the over 150 different triterpenoids primarily found in the mushroom’s fruiting body is of the most interest currently.

Once relegated to Asian cuisine aisle in the marketplace, burdock is regaining interest in the West for it’s capacity to act as a fortifying tonic.

Lobelia inflata has many uses. It has been used to address respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders and insomnia along with the standard use for smoking cessation.

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Spearmint leaf (Mentha spicata) is an underutilized herb in...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a bounty of healing...

Many plants make tannins. For all practical purposes, a tannin is an astringent, polyphenolic molecule that binds to organic compounds such as proteins. It has the ability to precipitate organic matter from a liquid to a solid.

Tea tree essential oil is a potent topical antiseptic which is known as a anti-fungal, antiviral...

These pigments are not just responsible for granting elderberry their deep blue color. They make their mark in human health by decreasing inflammation and damage by free radicals. Combine this with antiviral effects and you have powerful medicine.

Hawthorn (Crataegus species) has a bounty of active constituents to help heal the circulatory...

Oregon grape (Mahonia aquafolium) is famous as a powerful antimicrobial herb. It is often featured...

Pectin is normally thought of as an item used in the kitchen not in the medicine cabinet. Those...

Yarrow is full of delightful smelling volatile oils including the beautiful blue azulene. This is...

Calendula is full of healing flavonoids. Although this term is thrown around a lot in scientific...