Callunae flos

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 12.01.2024

Synonym(s)

Ericae flos; flores callunae; Flores Ericae

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Callunae flos the extract from the heather flowers (syn. Heather flowers) is used for medical purposes.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Phenolic carboxylic acids (19-28 %, including chlorogenic acid), flavonoids such as callunine, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidins (Rieger G et al. 2008).

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

In folk medicine for kidney diseases and diseases of the urinary tract. Also used for digestive complaints and insomnia as well as externally to treat wounds (Saaby L et al. 2009) and rheumatism. No scientifically proven efficacy.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Rieger G et al (2008) Influence of altitudinal variation on the content of phenolic compounds in wild populations of Calluna vulgaris, Sambucus nigra, and Vaccinium myrtillus. J Agricultural Food Chem 56:9080-9086.
Saaby L et al (2009) MAO-A inhibitory activity of quercetin from Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull. J Ethnopharmacol 121:178-181.

Authors

Last updated on: 12.01.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles