Grindelia herba

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.12.2022

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Grindelia herb

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

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

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Grindeliae herba has antibacterial, expectorant and slightly spasmolytic effects.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

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

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known interactions with other ingredients.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 13.12.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles