Synonym(s)
Tolu Balsam
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Balsamum tolutanum, also known as tolu balsam, is a drug used in herbal medicines to treat a catarrh of the upper airways.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Balsamum tolutanum contains between 1.5 and 3% essential oil and in addition resin
(80%) with benzoic acid, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate and cinnamic acid.
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EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Balsamum tolutanum has an antimicrobial and expectorant effect.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Balsamum tolutanum is used for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract (see below chronic bronchitis).
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
The average daily dose is 0.6 g and is usually taken in the form of cough syrups and cough drops.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known adverse effects.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known contraindications.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
No interactions with other medications were found.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schilcher H (2016) In: Guide to Phytotherapy, Urban & Fischer Verlag Munich, p. 322 f.
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