Tag: Phytochemistry

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...

Crush a fresh blossom of Saint John's wort. You will see a ruddy, almost bruise colored liquid...

Inulin is a starchy, soluble dietary fiber found in many fruits and vegetables. It is a chain of...

Geranial is one of the primary chemical components of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). It is one...

Nettle is commonly harvested for its leaves in the spring but advanced herbalists know it as a...

Bugs aren’t the only creatures that notice linalool. This monterpene is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Both Gram positive and Gram naegative bacteria are repelled by linalool.

Ginger is an amazing healer. It is used around the world to treat indigestion, motion sickness and arthritis pain. One of the primary constituents is gingerol which is a flavonol. Flavonols are high in anti-oxidants and many are noted for their strong antibiotic qualities.