Materia Medica

Nepeta cataria Family: Lamiaceae Common Names: Catnip, Catmint, Catwort, Field balm, Field mint Parts used: Aerial parts Actions: Anti-spasmodic, anodyne, carminative, diaphoretic, refrigerant, sedative Constituents: Acetic acid, butyric acid, dipentene, nepetalic acid, nerol, iridoids, tannins, terpenes, valeric acid, volatile oil (mainly nepetalactone, alpha- and beta- citral, citronellol, geraniol, and limonene), antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins C and E, minerals (especi

Materia Medica Angelica / Angelica archangelica Family: Apiacea Parts used: Roots, leaves, and flowers Actions: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, cholagogue, carminative, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, tonic, vulnerary Constituents: Angelica’s most abundant phytoconstituents are essential oils and furocoumarins in various part of plant. The main components of its essential oils are α-pinene, β-phellandrene, limonene, α-phellandrene, 3-carene and p-cymene