1. Pharmacobotany II.
Practice 12

2. F: Asteraceae
aster family

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

4. 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

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

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

7. Arctium tomentosum wolly burdock

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

9. Artemisia dracunculus tarragon / dragon’s wort

10. Artemisia vulgaris mugwort

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

12. Calendula officinalis pot marigold

13. Chrysanthemum parthenium feverfew

14. Chrysanthemum (Tanacetum) vulgare cow bitter

15. Helianthus annuus sunflower

16. Helianthus annuus sunflower

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

18. Matricaria recutita (chamomilla) chamomille
cavity

19. Solidago gigantea
giant goldenrod

20. Solidago virga-aurea common goldenrod

21. Tagetes patula – French marigold

22. Tussilago farfara coltsfoot

23. Tussilago farfara coltsfoot

24. 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

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

26. Taraxacum officinale common dandelion