EPÍTIMO
EPÍTIMO
Used Part.
Whole plant organs without hosts.
Active Principles.
Heterósidos
bitter
: cuscutina, tannins, resin - rich compounds Anthraquinone.
Drug Action.
Colagogo,
Carmine
, loose - laxative, slightly sedative.
Indications.
Hepatobiliary
dyskinesia
,
flatulence
, constipation.
Contraindications.
Pregnancy
,
menstruation
,
cystitis
,
hemorrhoids
,
irritable bowel syndrome
,
prostate
adenoma, due to the presence of derivatives Anthraquinone.
Heterósidos
cardiac
treatment: the depletion of
potassium
may enhance its effect.
Side Effects.
Gastroenteritis
, with vomiting and
diarrhea
.
Caution / Poisoning.
The laxative effect of the Cuscuta can become very intense.
Not suitable for the treatment of constipation usual. Prescribing treatments in the form of short and discontinuous. Do not exceed the dose indicated.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Infusion:
one teaspoon per cup of
coffee
, infuse 10 minutes. Two or three cups
a
day before meals.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 200 to 400 mg per day, in pills or capsules of 100 mg, taken before meals.
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