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Synonym(s)
Grindelia humilis; Hairy Gumweed; Sparse Grindelie
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The genus name Grindelia comes from the German botanist David Grindel (1766-1836), after whom the genus was named.
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The marsh shingle, also known as Grindelia humilis, is a perennial plant up to 1.5 m in size and belongs to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. The plant is native to North America.
Grindelia humilis extract is the extract from the dried leaves and flower heads of Grindelia humilis, which is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract has a strengthening effect on skin or hair.
In folk medicine, extracts of Grindelia humilis are used as an anti-asthmatic, expectorant and sedative. In externals the extracts have an antipruritic effect.
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- Grieve A (1984) Modern Herbal. Not so modern (1930's) but lots of information, mainly temperate plants. Penguin 1984 ISBN 0-14-046-440-9
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles