PDR for Herbal Medicines

814/WILD MINT

Characteristics: The whole plant smells of caraway. The

plant is a result of many cross-breedings in gardens and

fields.

Habitat: The plant grows in Europe, northern Africa and

western Asia. In has been introduced to America, Australia

and Madiera.

Production: Wild Mint is the aerial part of Mentha aquatica.

The drug is derived from the dried leaves.

Other Names: Water Mint, Marsh Mint, Hairy Mint

ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY

COMPOUNDS

Volatile oil: chief components - menthofurane, beta-caryo-

phyllene, l,8-cineole. germacren D, limonene, viridiflorol, a

chemotype contains isopinocamphone as chief constituent

(according to older references, also linalool, linalyl acetate,

cineole, menthone)

Tannins

EFFECTS

The drug is an astringent and a stimulant.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Unproven Uses: Water Mint is used for diarrhea and

dysmenorrhea.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction

with the proper administration of designated therapeutic

dosages.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: Ground drug is used as an infusion.

Preparation: Add approximately 30 gm of the drug to 500

ml of water.

Daily Dosage: As a daily dose, drink a wineglassful during

the course of the day.

LITERATURE

Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers

Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6

(Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-

1994.

Wild Radish

Raphanus raphanistrum

DESCRIPTION
Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part is the fresh plant before
flowering.

PDR FOR HERBAL MEDICINES

Flower and Fruit: The flowers are bright yellow, sometimes

white with violet veins. The form of the flower corresponds

to that of the Cruciferae. The calyx is erect. The pods are

cylindrical with vertical grooves between which the seeds

are tied (like a string of pearls). The pods fall apart at these

points.

Leaves, Stem and Root: The leaves are petiolate and lyrate,

the upper ones are lanceolate. The leaves and lower part of

the stem are stiff-haired.

Habitat: The plant has been cultivated for a very long time

and is grown in all parts of the world, especially in temperate

regions.

Production: Wild Radish is the fresh plant of Raphanus

raphanistrum before flowering.

Other Names: Jointed-Podded Charlock

ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY

COMPOUNDS

Glucosinolates in the freshly harvested, unbruised plant:

chief component glucoputranjivine, which yields isopropyl

mustard oil as the cells are destroyed.

EFFECTS

No information is available.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Unproven Uses: Wild Radish is used for skin conditions and

stomach disorders.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS ~~

No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction

with the proper administration of designated therapeutic

dosages. Administration of high dosages of the freshly

harvested plant can lead to mucous membrane irritation of

the gastrointestinal tract.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: Wild Radish is administered ground

and as an alcoholic extract.

LITERATURE

Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der

Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8: Springer Verlag

Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969.

Wild Service Tree

Sorbus torminalis

DESCRIPTION

Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts are the ripe fruit. It is

always the fruit that is used in the various preparations.