Saniculae herba

Saniculae herba, also known as sanicle herb, is a drug used in herbal medicines for the treatment of mild catarrh of the respiratory tract.

Commission E-Monograph: mild catarrh of the upper respiratory tract

ESCOP: not processed

HMPC: not processed

Empirical medicine: Gastrointestinal disorders and wounds

Sanicel herb contains lamiaceae tanning agents (including rosemary acid), flavonoids and up to 13% triterpene saponins.

According to Commission E , Saniculae herba has an antibacterial, expectorant and astringent effect and has also been found to have an antifungal effect.

Sanicel herb is used for a mild catarrh of the airways (see below bronchitis).

The daily dose of the drug is 4 to 6 g.

There are no known adverse effects.

Allergic reactions to the plant.

There are no known interactions with other substances.

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