Fragrant Hellebore (Helleborus odorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) - Dried Root and Rhizome

Fragrant hellebore is a perennial herbaceous plant from the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The full correct botanical name is Helleborus odorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.; the species is accepted by Plants of the World Online and World Flora Online and is native from Hungary to Albania, including Bulgaria.

Fragrant hellebore is a perennial herbaceous plant from the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The full correct botanical name is Helleborus odorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.; the species is accepted by Plants of the World Online and World Flora Online and is native from Hungary to Albania, including Bulgaria.

The plant develops a horizontal, creeping and branched rhizome with numerous roots. The stem is upright, green and reaches about 50–60 cm in height. The basal leaves are palmately divided and often overwinter, while the flowers are large, greenish, fragrant and appear early in the year. The rhizomes and roots are a specific potent raw material for controlled professional plant-based applications and pharmaceutical development.

Basic Information

• Latin name: Helleborus odorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.
• Parts used: rhizomes and roots (Rhizoma et Radix Hellebori)
• Origin: Bulgaria
• Raw material type: wild-harvested
• Harvest period: July – October, after seed maturation

Raw Material Characteristics

The rhizomes and roots are harvested after the active growing period. The raw material is cleaned from soil and aerial parts, cut if required and dried carefully, then stored separately from food-grade and non-risk herbal raw materials.

Chemical Composition

Fragrant hellebore contains mainly cardioactive glycosides from the bufadienolide group, steroidal saponins, fixed oil and other steroidal constituents. Plants from the genus Helleborus are known to contain cardiotonic steroidal components, including bufadienolides.

Suitable for the Production of

• specialised plant-based applications
• pharmaceutical development
• controlled external formulations
• laboratory and research botanical extracts
• herbal powders for professional use

Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body

Fragrant hellebore has the following properties:

• highly active action
• diuretic
• laxative
• cardiotonic
• specific pharmacological effect

Important Notice

Fragrant hellebore is a poisonous plant. Its cardioactive glycosides may affect heart function and can be dangerous to health if used incorrectly; cardiac glycosides are associated with a narrow therapeutic index and systemic toxicity when misused.

This raw material is not suitable for self-use, internal use or uncontrolled use. It should be used only in a professional context with strict safety assessment.

Forms Available

• dried hellebore rhizomes and roots (Rhizoma et Radix Hellebori) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered

Quality and Documentation

Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.

Inquiry

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