Shanbally Monographs

Common name: Ashwagandha Family: Solanaceae Parts used: Root Chemistry: Alkaloids(ashwaganghine, withanine, isopelietierine, anaferine, Steroidal lactones

Common name: Maral root Family: Asteraceae Parts used: Root Chemistry: Steroids, particularly ecdysteroids, and phenolics

Common name: Bai zhi Family: Apiaceae Parts used: Root Chemistry: Volatile oil, coumarin(scopoletin, scopoletin, 7-demethylsuberosin,

Common name: White horehound Family: Labiatae Parts used: Leaves & flowering tops Chemistry: Volatile oils-monoterpens

Common name: Celery Family: Apiaceae Parts used: Seed Chemistry: 2-3% volatile oil incl. Apiol, Furanocoumarins

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

Common name: Mullein Family: Scrophulariaceae Parts used: Leaf and flowers Chemistry: Mucilage. Saponins. Flavanoids–hesperidin, rutin.

Common name: Borage Family: Boraginaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Chemistry: Mucilage, tannins, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Amino

Common name: Coltsfoot Family: Compositae Parts used: Leaf and flowers Chemistry: Rich in flavonoids–rutin, hyperoside

Common name: Indian tobacco Family: Lobeliaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Chemistry: alkaloids–piperidine alkaloids-lobeline (0.3–0.4%), isolobeline