Grindelia herba

Grindeliae herba, also called grindelia herba, dried herb of the gumweed, a drug used in herbal medicines for the treatment of respiratory complaints.

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Cough associated with the common cold

ESCOP mon ograph: Productive cough, upper respiratory tract catarrh

Commission E-Monograph: Upper respiratory tract catarrh

Grindeliae herba contains essential oil, about 20 % resin (Grindelia acid, oxygrindelia acid), bitter substances, tannins, phenyl carboxylic acids

Grindeliae herba has antibacterial, expectorant and slightly spasmolytic effects.

Grindelia herb is used for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract.

The usual daily dose is between 4 and 6 g of the drug, 3 to 6 g of grindelia fluid extract and 1.5 to 3 ml of tincture.

In rare cases there may be irritation of the stomach lining.

Allergy to one of the ingredients, children and adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnancy and lactation when data are scarce.

There are no known interactions with other ingredients.

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