Pharmacobotany II. Practice 12

F: Asteraceae aster family

3. ray florets ↓ 2. disc florets 1. ray and disc florets cypsela glandular trichomes

Subf.: Asteroideae / Tubuliflorae Aster subfamily Capitulum: 1. only disc florets 2. middle: disc florets, edge: ray florets Schizogenous cavities: e.g. oil Asteraceae glandular hairs: essential oil: monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes * Ca(5)Co(5) A(5)G(2) synandry

Achillea millefolium common yarrow s.l. = sensu lato (several subspecies) essential oil: chamazulene, azulene anti-inflammatory stops bleeding

Arctium lappa greater burdock Internally: diuretic (against kidney- and bile-stones) Externally: against eczema, hair loss and, dandruff; for wounds

Arctium tomentosum wolly burdock

Artemisia absinthium absinthe wormwood sesquiterpene lactone - bitter stomachic, cholagogue, anthelmintic

Artemisia dracunculus tarragon / dragon’s wort

Artemisia vulgaris mugwort

Bellis perennis - daisy Folk medicine: expectorant; Homeopathy base leaves

Calendula officinalis pot marigold

Chrysanthemum parthenium feverfew

Chrysanthemum (Tanacetum) vulgare cow bitter

Helianthus annuus sunflower

Helianthus annuus sunflower

Inula helenium horse-heal antibiotic, diuretic, cholagogue, anthelmintic, expectorant, tonic

Matricaria recutita (chamomilla) chamomille cavity

Solidago gigantea giant goldenrod

Solidago virga-aurea common goldenrod

Tagetes patula – French marigold

Tussilago farfara coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara coltsfoot

Subf.: Cichorioideae / Liguliflorae Chicory subfamily Capitulum: only ray florets Laticifers: Latex: - triterpene alcohols - sesquiterpene lactones (bitter, toxic, sedative) Ca(5)Co(5) A(5)G(2) synandry

Cichorium intybus – common cichory cholagogue, against liver and bile problems

Taraxacum officinale common dandelion