Research Articles & Resources

Mentha x piperita Composition: The therapeutic effects of peppermint are primarily derived from the composition of its essential oil-menthol and menthone, though its flavonoids and tannins also have pharmacologic actions. Description and History: Steam distilled peppermint … Read More

Thymus vulgaris Other Names: tomillo, serpyllum Composition: Thyme refers to the dried leaves and flowers of the plant. Description and History: Thyme is a classic herb with historic benefits closely matching modern scientific uses. Thyme tea … Read More

Psyllium Composition: Psyllium seed refers to the dried ripe seeds of the plant, which are rich in mucilage. The husks are also used as a bulk-forming laxative.  Description and History: Psyllium husks and seeds have a … Read More

Rhamnus purshiana Other Names: cascara, rhamnus, bearberry, sacred bark Composition: Cascara sagrada consists of the dried and aged (minimum 1 year according to the USP standards) bark of the plant. It contains anthranoids. The fresh bark … Read More

Matricaria recutita Other Names: ground apples, garden chamomile, pin heads Composition: Chamomile consists of fresh or dried flower heads. It is rich in essential oil. Description and History: This romantic herb brings to mind the folklore … Read More

Slippery Elm Bark Other Names: Ulmus fulva, red elm, Indian elm, moose elm Composition: Slippery elm bark includes the fresh or dried inner lining of the bark of the tree. The dark bark should not be … Read More

Dandelion Other Names: Taraxacom officinale, blow ball, wild endive, lion’s tooth  Composition: Dandelion root includes the above ground parts and the root of the dandelion plant. The root contains bitters and phytosterols.  Description and History: Dandelions … Read More

Butterbur Other Names: Petasites vulgaris, bog rhubarb, blatterdock, butterdock Composition: The rhizome (or root) is used, though due to toxic alkaloids present in the rhizome, only standardized, commercial preparations should be used. Description and History: Butterbur … Read More

Rosemary Essential Oil Composition: Rosemary oil is obtained through the distillation of the aerial parts of the herb. Rosemary has three primary chemotypes. The eucalyptol (1,8-cineol) type is often sourced from Italy or Morocco. The camphor-borneol … Read More

American Ginseng Other Names: Panax quinquefolius, five finger root, sang, ninsin, pannag red berry Composition: Ginseng refers to the dried main root. Description and History: Use of ginseng can be verified for at least 5,000 years. … Read More

Ginkgo Composition: Extracts from ginkgo leaves have flavonols, terpenes, and glycosides. Description and History: The ginkgo tree is native to China and has been used medicinally since 2800 BC. Its fruit/seeds are also consumed in many … Read More

Milk Thistle Other Names: Silybum marianum, snake milk, milk ipecac, emetic root  Composition: Milk Thistle refers to the crushed seeds and extract.  Description / History: This tall plant first earned its reputation by preventing death in … Read More

Devil’s Claw Root Composition: Devil’s Claw consists of dried tubers that contain bitter substances. Description and History: This African herb is named for the claw like shape of its root. It is traditionally used for pregnancy … Read More