Sanicle
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Botanical Name |
Sanicula europea |
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Family |
Apiaceae |
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Description |
Leaves: long stalks, green above, paler beneath, 5-8cm diameter, deeply divided. Flowers: white, umbels |
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Native to |
Britain, Europe |
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Parts Used |
Herb |
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Actions |
Alterative, astringent, vulnerary |
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Constituents |
Saponins: the saniculosides and acylsaniculoside based on the saniculogenins; barrigenol, barringtogenol Chlorogenic and rosmarinc acids Flavonoids: rutin, isoquercetin Allantoin, traces of essential oil, vitamin C |