POLÍGALA
POLÍGALA
Used Part.
The root and rhizome of varieties senega Polygala L. and Polygala Tenuiflora Willd.
P
. sibirica L.
Active Principles.
Saponósidos triterpenic (5%) senegasaponósido (which is hydrolyzed to glucose, arabinose, methylpentan acids senegénico, poligálico and senegenina) minerals, sugars, poligalitol, oil accompanied by espinasterol, traces of
essential
oil (0. 2%) containing
a
25 - 45% methyl salicylate.
Drug Action.
Anti - inflammatory, expectorant, mucolytic (fluidifica bronchial secretions, skin and salivary) Diuretic, laxative.
Indications.
Respiratory
ailments: sore throat,
bronchitis
,
asthma
,
pulmonary emphysema
,
flu
. Popularly also used to combat
rheumatic
diseases
.
Contraindications.
Gastroduodenal ulcer,
ulcerative colitis
(see side effects)
Do not prescribe oral dosage forms with
alcohol
content to
children
under two years or consultants in the process of
alcohol
addiction
.
Side Effects.
The mechanism of action of the expectorant
polígala
is because the saponosides irritate the gastric mucosa, which reflects an increase of bronchial secretions, which are more fluid and easier to remove. Due to its high content saponosides in prolonged treatments, for individual or hypersensitivity overdose can cause
gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea
.
In fresh is irritating to mucous membranes.
Caution / Poisoning.
Exclusive use by prescription and under medical supervision.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the extract fluid from the dye and syrup.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Decoction:
3 tablespoons per
liter
, boil 2 minutes. Infuse for 10 minutes. Take 3 or 4 cups
a
day.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 20 - 40 drops, one to three times
a
day.
Tincture (1:
10) 50 - 100 drops, one to three times
a
day.
Dry extract (5:
1) 150 to 300 mg / day.
Syrup (10% extract fluid) three tablespoons of dessert
a
day.
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