Ligustrum vulgare

Ligustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydrates
Ligustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydratesLigustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydratesLigustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydratesLigustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydratesLigustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydratesLigustrum vulgare, Oleaceae, Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydrates
Botanical Nomenclature Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name European Privet, Wild Privet
Taxonomy- Family Oleaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Ligustrum vulgare is a bush growing up to 3m, with opposite, lanceolate or oval leaves, tubular flowers and spherical, shiny, black fruits. The flowering lasts from June to August and the harvesting from August to October.
Region Found Ioannina (Peristeri, Gramos)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Flowers,leaves
Active Substances Ligustrin, tannin, resin, syringin, mannitol, starch, carbohydrates
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The herbal tea is used as orexigenic, digestive and antiseptic. It is recommended for the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, stomach and duodenal ulcer. It is administered in the form of gargles as astringent against mouth sores and inflammation
Method of Administration It is administered as anti-inflammatory and astringent in the form of herbal tea (30g of dried leaves in 0,5L of boiled water, three times a day)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects Consumption may cause enteritis, colic and vomiting. Activated charcoal is used to treat overdose or poisoning.
References 1) http://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/ligustrum.html 2) http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/herbs/ligustrum.html 3) http://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Ligustrum+vulgare 4) http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/l/ligustrum-vulgare=privet.php 5)http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Privet.html 6) http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_privet.htm