Steinmetz:Reseda

Reseda luteola

Also known as (or relevant to) Reseda luteola Reseda lutea Family Resedaceae English Names Weld Saw-wort Dyer's weed Dyer's Rocket Natural Habitat Mediterranean countries Central- and Southern Europe Part(s) Used Herba Luteolae

Constituent(s) herb: luteolin (colouring matter); root: oil of mustard Action herb: sudorific diuretic used as a yellow dye

Reseda odorata

Also known as (or relevant to) Reseda odorata Family Resedaceae English Names Sweet Mignonette Little Darling Natural Habitat Europe Egypt Mediterranean countries North Africa Part(s) Used Herba Resedae Oleum Resedae

Constituent(s) essential oil Action herb: soothing vulnerary; oil: used in perfumery