Epilobium parviflorum

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Epilobium parviflorum

Common name: Willow Herb, Epilobium, Small flowered Willow Herb[i]

Botanical name: Epilobium parviflorum[ii]

Plant family: Onagraceae[iii]

Parts used: Aerial parts[i]

Origin: Great Britain[iv]

Qualities: Warm[v]

History: Has been being used in Europe since the mid twentieth century[vi]

Active constituents:
– Ellagitannins

– Urolithins[vii]

Actions:

– Antiprostatic

– Antiinflammatory

– Antioxidant[vii][viii][ix] 

Indications:
– Prostate disorders

– BPH

– Kidney disorders

– Urinary tract disorders ^{[vii][viii][ix][x][xi]}

Preparation: Tincture, infusion, extract[xii]
Dose:

Dose per day

3-6ml of 1:2 liquid extract

Dose per week

20-40ml of 1:2 liquid extract[xiii]

Cautions: None known[xiv]

Contraindications: None known[xiii]

[i] Grieve, M. (1931). A Modern Herbal. London: Harcourt, Brace & Co.

[ii] Culpeper, N. (1985). Culpeper’s Complete Herbal. Hertfordshire: Omega Books.

[iii] Murray, M., & Pizzorno, J. (1998). The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (3rd ed.). New York: Atria.

[iv] Lust, J. (1974). The Herb Book. USA: Benedict Lust Publications.

[v] Holmes, P. (1997). The Energetics of Western Herbs: Treatment Strategies Integrating Western & Oriental Herbal Medicine. USA: Snow Lotus Pr.

[vi] Original Magical Botanical. (1969). Original Magical Botanical. Retrieved from http://www.starchild.co.uk/products/6564_3633_yellow-dock-root.aspx

[vii] Stolarczyk, M., Piwowarski, J. P., Granica, S., Stefańska, J., Naruszewicz, M., & Kiss, A. K. (2013). Extracts from Epilobium sp. herbs, their components and gut microbiota metabolites of Epilobium ellagitannins, urolithins, inhibit hormone-dependent prostate cancer cells-(LNCaP) proliferation and PSA secretion. Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 27(12), 1842–1848. http://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.4941

[viii] Braun, L., & Cohen, M. (2010). Herbs & Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide (3rd ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.

[ix] Bone, K. (2003). A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs. St Louis, Missouri: Churchill Livingstone.

[x] Australian Naturopathic Network. (1998). Australian Naturopathic Network. Retrieved from http://www.ann.com.au/herbs/monographs/plantago.htm

[xi] Lust, J. (1974). The Herb Book. USA: Benedict Lust Publications.

[xii] Vogel, A. (1991). The Nature Doctor: A Manual of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. London: Keats Publishing.

[xiii] Blumenthal, M., & et al. (1998). The Complete German Commission E monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin: American Botanical Council.

[xiv] Mills, S. (1998). The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism – A Comprehensive Guide to Practical Herbal Therapy. Rochestor, Vermont: Healing Arts Press.

[xvi] Stueber, K. (2014). Bio Library. Retrieved from http://www.biolib.de/