Profile
- Latin Name: Epilobium Angustifolium
- CAS No.: 90028-31-2
- Active Ingredient:
- Specifications: 4:1
- Part used: Aerial part
- Appearance: Fine yellow brown powder
Description
plant widespread abundantly throughout central Europe. It is a 50-60 cm tall herbaceous plant that grows on the banks of waterways, on moist soils rich in nutrients and of which the leaves and flowers are used. Epilobium is able to induce Neutral Endopeptidase (NEP), capable in turn of reducing the proliferation of prostate cells. Furthermore, Epilobium has been shown to possess antibacterial properties, especially against E. Coli, anti-inflammatory and antioxidants.
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- Soothing
- Intestinal astringent
- Expectorant
- Function of the prostate