Synonym(s)
Rhizoma Bergeniae; Wrap-around root
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Root of Bergenia crassifolia (L.) Fritsch. see also under Bergeniae folium.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Approx. 20% tannins, especially gallotannins such as (bergenin = isocoumarin and catechin-3-gallate), phenol glycosides (12-18% arbutin), hydroquinone, gallic acid.
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EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Bergeniae folium has astringent, antimicrobial and local haemostyptic effects.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
The extract is said to be effective against skin leishmaniasis.
Traditional Russianmedicine: colds, gastritis, enterocolitis, headaches, diarrhea and fever, rheumatism, periodontitis, stomatitis, gingivitis and bleeding gums.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 247
- Schilcher H (2015) Guide to phytotherapy, 5th edition. Urban-Fischer-Verlag p. 73-74
- https://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Bergenia+crassifolia
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