Tropaeoli maji herba
Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Nasturtium herb. The preparations of nasturtium herb are generally only used as combination preparations for internal use (e.g. in combination with extracts of horseradish root).
Please note: No pharmacopoeia quality description!
HMPC: Not processed
ESCOP: Not processed
But: In combination with horseradish root, indications proven by clinical studies (marketing authorization)!!! Acute inflammatory diseases of the bronchi, sinuses and urinary tract. Preparation: Angocin® Anti-Infekt
Commission E: Since at the time of processing no mono-preparation, but only combination preparations were on the market, Commission E has only established a positive substance characteristic: due to the pharmacological properties, a positive contribution to efficacy in combinations with other drugs for the supportive treatment of infections of the urinary tract can be assumed, as well as for catarrhs of the respiratory tract and externally for mild muscle pain
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The efficacy determining ingredient is glucotropaeolin (about 0.1%), a glucosinolate (mustard oil glycoside) from which benzyl isothiacyanate (benzyl isothiocyanate) is produced by hydrolytic cleavage. Furthermore, the herb contains up to 320mg/100g vitamin C and carotenoids in the flowers.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Antimicrobial (bacteriostatic, virostatic, antimycotic), hyperemic.
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Indications according to the guidelines of Commission E: Infections of the urinary tract and in catarrhal processes of the airways.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
3x15mg benzyl legume oil administered in gastric juice-resistant soft tissue capsules. The duration of the therapy should be limited to 4 weeks.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
gastro-intestinal ulcers, kidney diseases
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Contained in Angocin® Anti-Infekt N Film-Coated Tablets
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Most internal applications contain the genuine glucosinolates, which are only hydrolyzed in the intestine, where the mustard oil is released (analogous to the horseradish preparations, see Armorciae rusticanae radix below).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/nasturtium.php
- Albrecht U et al. (2007) A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a herbal medicinal product containing Tropaeoli majoris herba (Nasturtium) and Armoraciae rusticanae radix (Horseradish) for the prophylactic treatment of patients with chronically recurrent lower urinary tract infections. Current medical research and opinions 23:2415-2422
- Conrad A et al (2006) In vitro studies on the antibacterial efficacy of a combination of capuchin cress herb (Tropaeoli majoris herba) and horseradish root (Armoriciae rusticanae radix. Drug.Res.56: 842-849.
- Wenigmann M. (2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs, phytopharmaceuticals, application. Urban & Fischer, pp. 138-139