Radix rhei rhapontici

The dry extract from the roots of rhapontic rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) belongs to the group of phytopharmaceuticals. Its most important active ingredients are the hydroxystilbenes (see stilbenes below) rhaponticin (fluoresces blue in UV light), rhapontigenin, deoxyrhapontigenin, substances with oestrogenic effects. Furthermore deoxyrhaponticin, chrosophanic acid, oxalic acid and tanning agents (catechin).

Climacteric complaints as a result of the onset of menopause such as hot flushes, sweating, sleep disorders, mental exhaustion, sexual problems, depressive moods, irritability, anxiety,

Dosage: daily 1 x 1 gastro-resistant tablet with 4 mg dry extract. The tablet should be taken unchewed and with sufficient liquid. It is not recommended to take for > 4 months.

In very rare cases hypersensitivity reactions of the skin occur (redness, swelling, itching)

Antacids should not be taken simultaneously. It is recommended to take at least one hour apart.

In the presence of hypersensitivity to the medically active ingredients; pregnancy; lactation; unexplained genital bleeding; in the presence or treatment of an estrogen-dependent tumor.

Phyto-Strol®

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