SPRING
primula officinalis
SPRING
primula officinalis
English
: Cowslip / Primrose.
French:
Primevère.
From the
family
of Primuláceas.
The root is used for bronchial catarrh, as expectorant, diuretic and laxative light.
External use:
In compresses to blows, then remove the pain, favocere circulation and removes stains from the Cardinals.
Used Part.
The rhizome and roots, flowers and occasionally sheets veris the
Primula
L. or the
Primula
elatior (L. Hill.
Active Principles.
Rhizome, root:
Heterósidos phenolic (2. 5%)
Spring
and primulaverósido, which splits in derivatives Salicylic, primulósido.
Flowers:
Abundant saponosides triterpenic (8 - 10%) derived from the oleaneno; flavonoid derivatives of quercetol and kenferol.
Drug Action.
The saponosides contained in the flowers, roots and rhizomes (primulósido) determine an action balsamic (mucolytics, expectorant) the flavonoids give it
a
spasmolytic, diuretic and antiedematosa. The salicylic acid derivatives, febrífugo and analgesic properties.
Indications.
Respiratory
ailments:
influenza
, colds,
bronchitis
,
asthma
,
sinusitis
. Oliguria, edemas,
cystitis
, urolithiasis, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia. In external use: bruising, swellings osteo.
Contraindications.
Do not prescribe oral dosage forms with
alcohol
content to
children
under two years or consultants in the process of
alcohol
addiction
.
Side Effects.
In high doses (extraterapéuticas) can cause gastric discomfort and dizziness.
Locally, the fresh plant, can cause
contact
dermatitis
.
Caution / Poisoning.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the fluid extract and tincture.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Internal use:
Infusion of flowers and leaves:
5 g / l, infuse 10 minutes. Three cups
a
day, after meals.
Decoction (rhizomes, roots) 5 grams per cup, boil two minutes, leave to infuse for 10. Three cups
a
day, after meals.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 25 drops, one to three times
a
day.
Tincture (1:
10) 50 - 100 drops, one to three times
a
day.
External use:
Decoction (roots, rhizomes) 100 g / l, boil until reduced to 1 / 3 the volume. Apply in the form of
incontinence
.
Fluid extract, diluted to 5% in hot water, applied towels.
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