THISTLE(BLESSED) C화학적 특성, 용도, 생산
화학적 성질
Annual Mediterranean herb from 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 in.) tall, having small, spindle-shaped (fusiform) roots. The erect, multiple stalks are covered with light hairs; the alternate, hairy leaves are pale green and the flowers are yellow. The plant, which flowers from May to August, exhibits a somewhat unpleasant odor and a strong, lasting, bitter taste. The parts used are the leaves and flowers. Blessed thistle has a bitter taste.
Composition
An important constituent of C. benedictus is the sesquiterpene lactone, cnicin. The other constituents include mucilage, flavonoids, volatile oil, alkaloids, tannins, nicotinic acid and resin.
THISTLE(BLESSED) 준비 용품 및 원자재
원자재
준비 용품