Avens
Avens
Used Part.
The root and rhizome.
Active Principles.
Abundant tannins (20%) especially gálicos, gallic acid, caféico, and chlorogenic protocatéquico.
Essential
oil (0. 2 - 0. 5%) Eugenol. Lactones Sesquiterpenes type germacranólido.
Drug Action.
Popularly used as an astringent (antidiarrheal hemostatic local) an appetizer, antipyretic,
sudorific
.
Indications.
Is indicated for
gastroenteritis
, fatigue,
anorexia
.
In topical use:
wounds and skin sores, mouth or
corneal
,
blepharitis
,
conjunctivitis
, parodontopatías,
pharyngitis
,
dermatitis
,
erythema
, pruritus, vulvovaginitis.
Contraindications.
Gastritis
, gastric ulcers: tannins can irritate the gastric mucosa.
Do not prescribe dosage forms with
alcohol
content to
children
under two years or consultants in the process of
alcohol
addiction
.
Caution / Poisoning.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the fluid extract and tincture.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Internal use:
Infusion:
50 g / l, infuse for ten minutes. Take four or five cups
a
day, after meals.
Extracto fluido (1:
1) 20 - 40 gotas, una
a
tres veces al día.
Tintura (1:
10) 50 - 100 gotas, una
a
tres veces al día, antes de las comidas.
Polvo:
1
a
4 g al día, en tres tomas.
Uso externo:
Planta
fresca, triturada, aplicada en forma de cataplasmas.
Decocción:
30 g / l, hervir 10 minutos. Aplicar en forma de compresas, colirios o baños oculares (isotonizar)
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