Liverwort America
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Botanical Name |
Hepatica nobilis |
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Family |
Ranunculaceae |
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Other Names |
Liverleaf, kidneywort |
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Description |
Leaves: long stalk, leathery, smooth, dark green, rounded with three broad angular lobes |
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Native to |
North America |
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Parts Used |
Herb |
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Actions |
Astringent, pectoral, tonic |
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Constituents |
Protoanemonin (fresh) anemonin (dried). Flavonoids –isoquercetrin, astragalin, quercimetrin. Anthocyanins, a saponin glycoside hepatrilobin |
Liverwort English
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Botanical Name |
Peltigera canina |
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Family |
Peltigeraceae |
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Other Names |
Lichen caninus, liverwort |
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Habitat |
Moist, shady places |
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Native to |
Europe |
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Parts Used |
Plant |
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Actions |
Mild purgative |