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Root of the podophyllum. Used phytotherapeutically: see under Podophyllin, Podophyllotoxin
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Ingredients of the extract are the lignans podophyllotoxin and alpha - and beta-peltatine.
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As 10% solution in 90% ethanol locally against Condylomata acuminata. Furthermore extracts were used as laxative (dosage 10-20mg).
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Podophyllotoxin has a teratogenic effect. No use in pregnancy!
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Condylox® solution (apply 2x daily according to doctor's instructions)
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Rhizoma podophyllii is treated with highly diluted hydrochloric acid to obtain podophylline, a highly toxic mixture of substances which is used in ethanolic solution for the treatment of condylomata acuminata.
Podophyllotoxin is a mitosis poison. Derivatives of the podophyllotoxin are introduced as cytostatic drugs (see etoposide, mitoposide, teniposide)
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- Wenigmann M. (2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs, phytopharmaceuticals, application. Urban & Fischer, pp. 109-110
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles