Herbal Extract Stone Root 1:1 500ml
Stone root is a perennial medicinal herb in the mint (Lamiaceae) family. Other common names include horsebalm, richweed, hardhack, heal-all, horseweed, ox-balm and knob root.
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The botanical name, Collinsonia canadensis, was given to this plant in honour of the English merchant, botanist and Quaker Peter Collinson (1693-1768), whom it is told, had an affinity for transporting and cultivating North American plants. The most commonly used name, stone root, was given to the plant by the Quakers, who were also the first to use the plant commercially. At this time in Europe the plant was not actually used medicinally but has been used by Native Americans and early American settlers for a variety of conditions. Most often the leaves of the plant were crushed and then applied topically to cuts, bruises, ulcers and ringworm. Stone root was included in the materia medica after observing Native Americans using it as a medicinal plant. By 1854 it was listed in the first edition of King s American Dispensatory.
Stone root seems to have been a forgotten medicinal plant. Searching MedLine for Collinsonia canadensis brings up one result about a new flavonoid isolated from the leaf and stem. Stone root does not produce any studies at all. However, stone root was a key herb for both the Eclectics and the Physiomedicalist, and it seems worthwhile to further explore the uses of this medicinal plant in spite of the lack of scientific evidence for its actions.
Constituents: Early (1885) investigations of stone root found it to contain resin, starch, tannin, wax in all parts of the plant, mucilage in the root and volatile oil in the leaves. The therapeutic constituent or constituents of stone root have never been determined. The old Eclectic concentration (or resinoid) quickly became obsolete in the practice of modern Eclectics, who favoured a 1:1 liquid extract. Stone root is reported to contain about 0.05% essential oil consisting mainly of the sesquiterpenes germacrene-D and caryophyllene, the monoterpenes limonene and alpha- and beta-pinenes and the phenylpropanoi, elemicin (one of the notable constituents in nutmeg). Caryophyllene is a constituent of many essential oils, in particular clove and black pepper. Several biological activities are attributed to beta-caryophyllene such as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and local anaesthetic activities. Germacrenes and pinenes are typically produced in a number of plant species for their antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. Monoterpenes, including limonene, have anticarcionogenic activities by inducing phase II hepatic metabolizing enzymes. Limonene increases the levels of liver enzymes Glutathione S-transferase (GST) involved in detoxifying carcinogens. Limonene has been shown to reduce hepatocarcinogenesis by inhibiting cell proliferation and enhancing apoptosis.
Stone root also contains caffeic acid derivatives, including rosmaric acid. It is proposed that the reported activities of stone root are due to the essential oil and rosmaric acid. It is difficult to attribute the reported actions of stone root to these constituents as they are found in quite low concentrations in root. The leaf contains flavones, including 2,5-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavanone, baicalein-6,7-dimethyl ether, norwogenin-7,8-dimethyl ether and tectochrysin (5-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavone).
Actions: Tonic, stimulant, stomachic, carminative, alterative, diuretic, diaphoretic and astringent.
Stone Root Liquid extract 1:1 in 25% alcohol
Always follow the instructions.
20 to 80mL weekly.
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General Information
The botanical name, Collinsonia canadensis, was given to this plant in honour of the English merchant, botanist and Quaker Peter Collinson (1693-1768), whom it is told, had an affinity for transporting and cultivating North American plants. The most commonly used name, stone root, was given to the plant by the Quakers, who were also the first to use the plant commercially. At this time in Europe the plant was not actually used medicinally but has been used by Native Americans and early American settlers for a variety of conditions. Most often the leaves of the plant were crushed and then applied topically to cuts, bruises, ulcers and ringworm. Stone root was included in the materia medica after observing Native Americans using it as a medicinal plant. By 1854 it was listed in the first edition of King s American Dispensatory.
Stone root seems to have been a forgotten medicinal plant. Searching MedLine for Collinsonia canadensis brings up one result about a new flavonoid isolated from the leaf and stem. Stone root does not produce any studies at all. However, stone root was a key herb for both the Eclectics and the Physiomedicalist, and it seems worthwhile to further explore the uses of this medicinal plant in spite of the lack of scientific evidence for its actions.
Constituents: Early (1885) investigations of stone root found it to contain resin, starch, tannin, wax in all parts of the plant, mucilage in the root and volatile oil in the leaves. The therapeutic constituent or constituents of stone root have never been determined. The old Eclectic concentration (or resinoid) quickly became obsolete in the practice of modern Eclectics, who favoured a 1:1 liquid extract. Stone root is reported to contain about 0.05% essential oil consisting mainly of the sesquiterpenes germacrene-D and caryophyllene, the monoterpenes limonene and alpha- and beta-pinenes and the phenylpropanoi, elemicin (one of the notable constituents in nutmeg). Caryophyllene is a constituent of many essential oils, in particular clove and black pepper. Several biological activities are attributed to beta-caryophyllene such as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and local anaesthetic activities. Germacrenes and pinenes are typically produced in a number of plant species for their antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. Monoterpenes, including limonene, have anticarcionogenic activities by inducing phase II hepatic metabolizing enzymes. Limonene increases the levels of liver enzymes Glutathione S-transferase (GST) involved in detoxifying carcinogens. Limonene has been shown to reduce hepatocarcinogenesis by inhibiting cell proliferation and enhancing apoptosis.
Stone root also contains caffeic acid derivatives, including rosmaric acid. It is proposed that the reported activities of stone root are due to the essential oil and rosmaric acid. It is difficult to attribute the reported actions of stone root to these constituents as they are found in quite low concentrations in root. The leaf contains flavones, including 2,5-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavanone, baicalein-6,7-dimethyl ether, norwogenin-7,8-dimethyl ether and tectochrysin (5-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavone).
Actions: Tonic, stimulant, stomachic, carminative, alterative, diuretic, diaphoretic and astringent.
Ingredients
Stone Root Liquid extract 1:1 in 25% alcohol
Warnings
Always follow the instructions.
Directions
20 to 80mL weekly.
Shipping Information
Australia:
Flat Rate: $14.95 for all orders Australia-wide.
Free Standard Shipping on all orders over $99 and under 5kg in weight
Click & Collect (WA): Shop online and collect your order from our pharmacies in North Perth, Claremont & Wembley
All other orders proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Transit Time: All orders are shipped via Australia Post’s Parcel Post service. Delivery typically takes up 3-5 days from lodgement with Australia Post.
International:
All international orders are shipped via Australia Post International Standard
Proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Michael’s Chemist is not liable for any costs incurred due to customs or delivery taxes
Transit Time: 3-10 working days, excluding customs.