Mentzeliae cordifoliae stipites

Mentzeliae cordifoliae stipites, also called anguraté stalks, is a drug whose ingredients are used in naturopathy. The herb of the plant, the tips of the branches and the roots are used.

Mentzeliae cordifoliae stipites contains iridoids (mentzeloside, 5-OH-mentzeloside), flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, hyperoside, kaempferol), bitter compounds, mucilages, coumarins, essential oil, cinnamic acid derivatives(caffeic acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid) beta-sitosterol

Anguraté stalks have spasmolytic, antiphlogistic and mucosaprotective effects and may also regulate hyper- and sub-acidity of the stomach and in dyspeptic complaints.

The effect of the anguraté stalks is achieved by synergetic effects. Iridoids have an anti-inflammatory effect and stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. Flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also spasmolytic, antioxidant and help to stabilise cell membranes.
Mucilages form a protective film over the stomach lining and thus have an anti-irritant effect. Mucilages also act as a buffer and ensure an increase in gastric juice secretion in the case of sub-acidity and a decrease in the case of hyperacidity.

Extracts of anguraté stems are used to support gastrointestinal functions. They are also used in cases of existing gastritis, dyspepsia, bloating and digestive disorders as well as nervous stomach and intestinal complaints.

Daily dose: 9 g of the drug. As tea infusion 3 times daily 2 filter bags; when the tea is boiled 3 times daily 1 tablespoon of the cut drug.

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2. Schilcher H (2016) Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag Munich, p. 54 f.