Saniculae herba

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Healing umbels; Recovery of all damages; Sanicel herb; Saniculae europea; Sanikel; Sauna room; Wound Sanicula

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Saniculae herba, also known as saniculae or cicatrice, is a drug used in herbal medicines to treat mild catarrh of the airways.

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

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Saniculae herba, according to Commission E , has an antibacterial, expectorant and astringent effect.

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

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

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There are no known adverse effects.

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There are no known contraindications.

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There are no known interactions with other substances.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles