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Perennial herb up to 100-120 cm, families aroidnыh (Araceae). It grows in the European part of Russia, in Central Asia, in Siberia and the Far East. For medical purposes, harvest rhizomes.

The chemical composition of Calamus

In Calamus rhizomes contain tannins, resin, vitamin C, specific to the plant glycoside - akorin and essential oil, consisting of a number of terpenes - asarone, pinene, proazulena, Kalam, camphene, etc..

The pharmacological properties of Calamus

Contained in the rhizomes of the plant substance and primarily essential oil and a bitter glycoside akorin affect closure gustatory nerves, increase appetite, improve digestion, reflex increase the secretion of gastric juice. However, the opinion on the strengthening of gastric acid by the action of herbal medicines are not uniquely Calamus. There are experimental data on the acidity of gastric contents by the action of Calamus, At the same time, it is believed, calamus herbal medicines that act on the principle of antacids, which reduce the increased secretion of gastric hydrochloric acid and associated by adsorption or neutralization.

Experimentally proved, the drugs have some Calamus antispasmodic effect and due to the content in the rhizomes terpenoids (proazulen, azaron) bacteriostatic, fungisticheskimi and anti-inflammatory properties. Galenic Calamus positively affect the tone of the gall bladder, increases bile and urine output. There is evidence of the soothing effect of plant roots and its weak analgesic effect.

The use Calamus in medicine

Herbal medicines from Calamus rhizome is widely used for the treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, particularly in cases with low acidity of gastric juice, when ahilii, diarrhea of ​​various origins and other digestive problems.

Less drugs plant used in cholecystitis, hepatitis of various etiologies, urolithiasis. Calamus rhizome powder is included as a component in formulations "Vikalin"And"Vykayr", used to treat stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers.

At the high acidity of gastric juice with severe heartburn and pain in the epigastric and p is used as an antacid, applying an infusion or powder rhizome 4-5 times a day. Effective infusion and decoction of Calamus for washing festering wounds and ulcers or imposing on them wet dressings.

The most commonly used herb in complex drugs charges or therapeutic teas.

Formulations Calamus, Dosing and Administration

Infusion of rhizomes calamus: 10 g (2 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) 15 m, cooled at room temperature for 45 m, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze. The volume of the resulting infusion was adjusted with boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared infusion stored in a cool place no more than 2 d.

Take in the form of heat 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before eating.

The raw material stored in a dry, cool place.

Tincture of calamus rhizomes. The infusion is prepared at the 40 % alcohol (1:5). Clear liquid brownish-yellow, Aromatic, bitter-spicy taste. The structure consists of herb tinctures centaury, Gentian (by 4 parts), rhizome (2 parts), trefoil leaves water, herb wormwood, tangerine peel (by 1 parts), 40 % alcohol (to 65 parts). Apply tincture of 20 drops 2 times a day before meals.

Pills "Vikalin". It contains basic bismuth nitrate 0,35 g, magnesium carbonate basic 0.4-g, sodium bicarbonate 0,2 g, rhizome powder and bark of buckthorn 0,025 g, After routine and kellina 0,005 g.

Vikalin astringent, antacid and mild laxative effect. Have routine can count on some anti-inflammatory effects, and .kellina - antispasmodic effect on.

Use in patients with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers and hyperacidity gastritis. Assign inside of 1-2 tablets 3 times a day after meals with 1/2 cup warm water (it is advisable to crush the tablets). The course of treatment usually lasts 1-2-3 months; After a month break, repeat the course. During treatment, you must stick to a diet.

Tablets vikalina usually do not cause side effects, sometimes there is more frequent stools, which stops at smaller doses. Cal while taking pills becomes dark green or black.

Storage: dry, protected from light.

Pills "Vikair" containing bismuth nitrate basic 0,35 g, magnesium carbonate basic 0,4 g, sodium bicarbonate 0,2 g, rhizome powder and buckthorn bark (finely ground) by 0,025 g.