Callunae flos

Callunae flos the extract from the heather flowers (syn. Heather flowers) is used for medical purposes.

Phenolic carboxylic acids (19-28 %, including chlorogenic acid), flavonoids such as callunine, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidins (Rieger G et al. 2008).

In folk medicine for kidney diseases and diseases of the urinary tract. Also used for digestive complaints and insomnia as well as externally to treat wounds (Saaby L et al. 2009) and rheumatism. No scientifically proven efficacy.

1. Rieger G et al (2008) Influence of altitudinal variation on the content of phenolic compounds in wild populations of Calluna vulgaris, Sambucus nigra, and Vaccinium myrtillus. J Agricultural Food Chem 56:9080-9086.
2. Saaby L et al (2009) MAO-A inhibitory activity of quercetin from Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull. J Ethnopharmacol 121:178-181.