loosestrife
loosestrife
English
:
Loosestrife
.
French:
Salicaire.
From the
family
of Litráceas.
Astringent, highly effective in dysentery and
diarrhea
in babies.
Used Part.
The flowering tops.
Active Principles.
Gálicos abundant tannins (10%) flavonoids:
vitexina, anthocyanins mucilages,
iron
salts.
Drug Action.
Astringent (antidiarrheal healing) antiseptic, demulcent. Hypoglycaemic soft.
Indications.
Diarrhea
,
irritable bowel syndrome
,
ulcerative colitis
. Dismenorreas, gastric ulcers,
anemia
. In topical use: wounds, varicose ulcers, stomatitis, parodontopatías,
pharyngitis
, blefaroconjuntivitis, eczema, vulvovaginitis, intertrigo.
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.
It can cause gastric
disorders
, for its tannin content. To prevent this should be associated with drug demulcent, such as
mauve
, the
marshmallow
or plantain.
Caution / Poisoning.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the fluid extract and tincture.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Internal use:
Infusion:
20 to 30 grams in half
a
liter
of water. Infuse for twenty minutes. Take it during the day.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 25 - 100 drops per dose, one to three times
a
day.
Tincture (1:
5) 1 - 4 ml, one to three times
a
day.
Dry extract (5:
1) 100 - 500 mg, two to three times
a
day.
Dust:
A
spoonful of dessert one to three times
a
day.
External use:
Decoction:
70 to 100 g / l, boil two minutes. Apply in the form of towels, lotions, bath or
vaginal
irrigations.
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