Grindelia
Grindelia
Used Part.
The flowering tops.
Active Principles.
Resin (10 - 20%) rich in diterpenos (grindélico acid) phenolic acids:
p
- hydroxybenzoic, vainílico,
p
- coumarin, saponosides; flavonoid derivatives quercetol and luteolol.
Drug Action.
The saponosides carrying on
a
expectorant. The phenolic acids produce
a
spasmolytic, anti - inflammatory and
vitamin
P
(Vasoprotectives) increases resistance and reduces its capillary permeability. The
essential
oil is bactericidal.
Indications.
Gastrointestinal
spasms,
asthma
,
bronchitis
,
pharyngitis
, laryngitis,
pulmonary emphysema
, varicose veins, capillary fragility.
Contraindications.
Do not prescribe dosage forms with
alcoholic
content for oral administration in
children
under two years or consultants in the process of
alcohol
addiction
.
Caution / Poisoning.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the fluid extract, tincture and syrup.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Dust:
1 to 2 g / day.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 25 - 50 drops, one to four times
a
day.
Tincture (1:
10) 50 - 100 drops, one to four times
a
day.
Syrup (5% extract fluid) One to four tablespoons per day.
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F
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A
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