Pulmonaria
Pulmonaria
English
: Lungwort / Jerusalem Cowslip.
French:
Pulmonaire.
Used Part.
Sumidades the air.
Active Principles.
Mucilages and other carbohydrates, allantoin. Pirrolizidínicos traces of alkaloids,
vitamin C
, silicic acid. Flavonoid derivatives quercetol and kenferol.
Drug Action.
The saponosides justify its action expectorant; the mucilages and allantoin, their properties demulcent, mucolytics and healing.
Indications.
Bronchitis
,
pharyngitis
,
gingivitis
.
Gastritis
,
diarrhea
.
Cystitis
,
urethritis
.
Sudorific
. Colds bronchial and lung, favors expectoration. Phthisis.
Contraindications.
Pregnancy
, infancy, hepatopathy, by the alkaloids pirrolizidínicos.
Side Effects.
Hepatotoxic effects have been reported due to the alkaloids pirrolizidínicos.
Caution / Poisoning.
When prescribing for patients with
dyspepsia
hipersecretoras, to mitigate the possible effects of irritants saponosides on gastroduodenal mucosa, we recommend associating demulcent drugs such as
chamomile
,
mauve
or
marshmallow
.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Infusion of leaves or flowering tops:
30 g / l, infuse 10 minutes. Three cups
a
day.
Decoction (herb) 15 to 30 g / l, simmer 5 minutes. Four cups per day.
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