Marrubii herba
Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Dried leaves, flowers and stems of horehound, these are used phytotherapeutically, contain numerous bitter substances.
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: expectorant, for mild dyspeptic complaints: flatulence and flatulence, intermittent loss of appetite.
ESCOP monograph: loss of appetite, digestive complaints: flatulence, flatulence; catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
Commission E mon ograph: for loss of appetite and dyspeptic complaints such as bloating and flatulence; catarrh of the respiratory tract.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Marrubii herba contains up to 1% of the terpene derivative marrubiin, 0.05% essential oils and up to 7% tanning agents.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Marrubii herba is used in accordance with the guidelines of Commission E for loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints such as flatulence and a feeling of fullness and catarrhs of the airways. In addition, the drug is used to support the mucus solution in the respiratory tract.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
The daily dose is 4.5 g, 2 to 6 tablespoons of pressed juice. The active ingredient is mostly used as fresh plant press juice, other preparations are also available.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schilcher H (2016) Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag, Munich, p 52.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/andorn.php.
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-marrubium-vulgare-l-herba-first-version_en.pdf