Scientific name

Anemone pulsatilla L.

Family

Origin

The anemone is a plant native to the mountain areas.

Synonyms

Pulsatilla ( Pulsatilla vulgaris ).

Chemical constituents of the Anemone

• Lactose glycoside (ranuncoloside);
• Flavonoids (delfinina, pelargonidina);
• saponins;
• Triterpenes.

Anemone in Herbalist: Property of the Anemone

Pulsatilla is a toxic plant no longer used in therapy.

It was once indicated for the treatment of painful menstruation and inflammation of the genito-urinary tract. Another type of anemone, Epatica ( Anemone hepatica L.), is referred to as "blood purification", although it is equally toxic.