Shanbally Monographs

Common name: Holy thistle Family: Asteraceae Parts used: Leaves, flowers Chemistry: Ligans, sesquiterpene lactones (cnicin),

Common name: Dang shen Family: Campanulaceae Parts used: Root Chemistry: Triterpenoid (saponins tangshenside I), sesquiterpenes

Common name: Hyssop Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Chemistry: Flavonoides (6-9% diosmin), phenolic acids

Common name: Catnip Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Herba Chemistry: Iridoids(nepetalactone) nepetalic acid, epinepatalactone, caryophyllene, citral,

Common name: Dog rose Family: Rosaceae Parts used: Fruit (hips) Chemistry: Flavonoides, Asorbic acid (

Common name: Wormwood Family: Compositae Parts used: Leaves & Flowering tops Chemistry: phenolic acids, sesquiterpene

Common name: Mugwort Family: Compositae Parts used: Leaves & Flowering tops Chemistry: volatile oil (linalool,

Common name: Marigold Family: Compositae Parts used: Flowers Chemistry: triterpenoids and flavonoids, essential oil containing

Common name: Globe artichoke Family: Compositae Parts used: Leaves Chemistry: 2% phenolic acid or polyphenols(chlorogenic

Common name: Purple coneflower Family: Compositae Parts used: Flowers & roots Chemistry: Alkamides (including isobutylamides),