Introduction
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- Physician(s) 2
- Pharmacist(s) 1
- Herbalist(s) 1
- Other 1
- Physicians Dr. Patrick Depoërs graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Lille in 1984; he practices homeopathy, acupuncture, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, nutritherapy and osteopathy in Dunkirk. Dr. Franck Ledoux obtained a doctorate in medicine in 1982 from the Lille University Hospital; He practices holistic medicine. Dr. Philippe Meurin obtained a doctorate in medicine in 1988, he also graduated in acupuncture, homeopathy and phytotherapy; he teaches at the GREAT.
- Physician Dr. Éric Lorrain is a phytotherapist in Grenoble. He chairs the European Institute of Plant Substances and teaches herbal medicine in the context of inter-university degrees and training for health professionals.
- Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
- Herbalist Yves Vanopdenbosch is a graduate hospital nurse trained in Belgium, he directs the École des Plantes where he teaches traditional European phytotherapy.
- Journalist Sophie Lacoste, editor-in-chief of Rebelle-Santé magazine, has also run the health section of TV magazine for around twenty years.
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Practical information
Family
Asteraceae
Parts used
- Aerial section
Picking info
- Harvest between June and October in dry weather the aerial parts just after their flowering, dry in the sun in a dry and well-ventilated place, then store away from light in thick paper bags
Medicine cabinet
- Dried aerial part
- Tincture of dried aerial parts
33 traditional uses
Dosages
Poultice externally
Crush a handful of fresh plants into mush and apply locally as a poultice 1
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "sous forme de cataplasme"]. Leduc.
Internal infusion
Infuse approx. 4 g of dried plants in 150 ml (1 tea cup) of simmering water for 10 minutes off the heat, filter and drink 1 to 3 cups per day between meals or after meals in the case of digestive disorders 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "1 c. à soupe des parties aériennes par tasse d’eau à 85°C […] 2 ou 3 fois par jour"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "1 cuillère à café de plante pour 15 cl d’eau frémissante pendant 5 à 10 minutes, buvez 1 à 3 tasses par jour, après les repas si le but est digestif"]. Larousse.
Internal tincture
Take 10 to 30 drops diluted in a glass of water 1 to 3 times a day 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "30 à 50 gouttes 3 fois par jour"]. Dunod.
25 plant properties
Anti-bacterial 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "antibactériennes"]. Larousse.
Anti-inflammatory 2
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 91, "anti-inflammatoire"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "anti-inflammatoires"]. Dunod.
Anti-tumoral 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "antitumorales"]. Larousse.
Antiacne 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "anti-acnéique"]. Larousse.
Antifungal 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "antifongiques"]. Larousse.
Antilithic 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "antilithiasique"]. Dunod.
Antioxidant 3
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 161, "antioxydante"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 316, "anti-oxydantes"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "antioxydantes"]. Larousse.
Antiseptic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "antimicrobien"]. Larousse.
Blood pressure regulator 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "régulent la tension"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Capillary protector 4
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "favorisent la microcirculation"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "résistance des capillaires"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 316, "améliorer la microcirculation"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "favorise la microcirculation"]. Larousse.
Cholagogue 1
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "stimule […] la bile et son évacuation"]. Leduc.
Cholorectic 4
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "cholérétique"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "stimule la fabrication de la bile"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 316, "cholérétique"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "cholérétique"]. Larousse.
Digestive 3
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "stimule le système digestif"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "digestives"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "digestif"]. Larousse.
Diuretic 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "accélère la diurèse"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Febrifuge 1
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "fait baisser la fièvre"]. Leduc.
Hepatoprotective 4
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "hépatoprotecteurs"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "protège le foie"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "hépatoprotecteurs"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "protecteur du foie"]. Larousse.
Hypocholesterolemic 3
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "abaisse le […] cholestérol"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "fait baisser le taux de cholestéolr"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "taux élévé de cholestérol dans le sang"]. Larousse.
Hypoglycemic 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "hypoglycémiantes"]. Dunod.
Hypolipidemic 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "hypolipémiantes"]. Dunod.
Hypotensive 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "diminuer la tension artérielle"]. Larousse.
Hypotriglyceridemic 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "abaissent […] triglycérides"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Pancreas protector 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 113, "protectrice du pancréas"]. Larousse.
Vasotonic 2
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 162, "améliore la circulation sanguine"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "effets bénéfiques sur la circulation sanguine"]. Larousse.
Veinotonic 2
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "veinotropes"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "veinotonique"]. Larousse.
Vulnerary 3
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "cicatrisante"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 161, "cicatriser"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 318, "cicatrisation des plaies"]. Dunod.
27 constituents
Alkaloid 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "alcaloïdes"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "alcaloïdes"]. Larousse.
Alpha-pinene 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "α-pinène"]. Dunod.
Apigenin 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "apigénine"]. Larousse.
Aurone 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "aurones"]. Dunod.
Aurone derivative 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "dérivés d’aurone"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Beta_caryophyllene 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "β-caryophyllène"]. Dunod.
Caffeic acid derivative 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "dérivés d’acide caféique"]. Dunod.
Caryophyllene oxide 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "oxyde de caryophyllène"]. Dunod.
Chalcone 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "chalcones"]. Dunod.
Chalcone derivative 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "dérivés […] de chalcone"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Chlorogenic acid 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "acide chlorogénique"]. Dunod.
Chrysantellin A 3
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "chrysanthellines A"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "chrysanthellines A"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "chrysantelline A"]. Larousse.
Chrysantellin B 3
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "chrysanthellines […] B"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "chrysanthellines […] B"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "chrysantelline […] B"]. Larousse.
Essential oil 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "huile essentielle"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "huile essentielle"]. Larousse.
Flavanone 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "flavanones"]. Dunod.
Flavone 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "flavone"]. Dunod.
Flavone derivative 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "dérivés […] de flavone"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Flavonoid 4
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "flavonoïdes"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 161, "flavonoïdes"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "flavonoïdes"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "flavonoïdes"]. Larousse.
Marein 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "maréine"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "maréine"]. Larousse.
Maritenein 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "mariténéine"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "maritiméine"]. Larousse.
Phenolic acid 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "acides phénols"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "acides phénoliques"]. Larousse.
Phytosterol 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "phytostérols"]. Larousse.
Quinic acid 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "acide quinique"]. Dunod.
Saponin 3
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "saponosides"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "saponosides"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "saponosides"]. Larousse.
Tannin 2
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "tanins"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "tanins"]. Larousse.
Terpenoid 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "terpénoïdes"]. Larousse.
Verbenol 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 315, "verbénol"]. Dunod.
common name
Chrysanthellum 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 314, "chrysanthellum"]. Dunod.
scientific name
Chrysanthellum americanum 5
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 90, "Chrysanthellum americanum"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French journalist Lacoste, S. (2022). Ma bible des plantes qui soignent: le guide de référence de la phytothérapie [p. 161, "Chrysanthellum americanum"]. Leduc.
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 314, "Chrysanthellum americanum"]. Dunod.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 112, "Chrysanthellum americanum"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 124, "Chrysanthellum americanum"]. Editions Amyris.
Conditions of use
Contraindications
Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to active substances 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "hypersensibilité aux substances actives"]. Dunod.
Toxicity
None known to date 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "aucune connue à ce jour"]. Dunod.
Side effects
Rare risk of nausea and headache 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 91, "rares effets secondaire […] comme des nausées ou des céphalées"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Drug interactions
None known 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "aucune connue"]. Dunod.
Precautions for use
None known 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "aucune connue"]. Dunod.
Children
Do not use in children under 6 years old 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "déconseillent […] chez les enfants de moins de 6 ans"]. Dunod.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding 1
- Contemporary French physician Lorrain, E. (2019). Grand manuel de phytothérapie [p. 317, "déconseillent […] en cas de grossess"]. Dunod.
Energetics
Tastes
The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
- Phyto-info note
Elementary energies
Warm and dry 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 124, "chaud et sec"]. Editions Amyris.