Body tolstolistnыj – Bergenia crassifolia L.
A low perennial herb up to 50-70 cm, families kamnelomkovыh (Saxifragaceae). Badan common in Eastern Siberia, Altai and Sayan. For medical purposes, harvest rhizome with the roots of plants.
Body tolstolistnыj – chemical composition
The roots and rhizomes crassifolia contain tannins, related primarily to the group pirogallovoy, and free polyphenols. Because the plants are marked as glycoside bergenin, sugar, starch, volatile and ascorbic acid.
Body tolstolistnыj – Pharmacological properties
Using experimental studies found, which have anti-inflammatory drugs Bergenia, astringent, hemostatic and bactericidal properties. Preparations strengthens capillary walls and have a local vasoconstrictor effect. They lower blood pressure and increase the number of heart rate.
Body tolstolistnыj – medical applications
The liquid extract from the rhizomes of Bergenia is used in gynecological practice in the heavy menstruation and bleeding after abortion, sometimes with uterine fibroids. Topically in the form of douches or baths saxifrage prescribed for cervical erosions and obesity. Bergenia use of herbal medicines are not dysenteric colitis etiology; dysentery they administered in combination with antibiotics and sulfonamides.
The dental practice Bergenia drugs used for chronic inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
Body tolstolistnыj – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration
Bergenia Liquid extract prepared as follows:: 3 tablespoons of minced raw pour a glass of boiling water and boil on low heat for evaporation to half volume. Take 30 drops 2-3 times a day. For douching 1 tablespoon of extract diluted in 0.5-1 liters of water.
Broth Bergenia: 10 g (1 tablespoon) rhizomes pour 200 ml (1 glass) boiling water, placed in an enamel dish and heated in a boiling water bath for 30 m, then cooled to room temperature 10 m, filter. The remaining raw materials squeeze in the infusion and add boiling water to the primary volume, take 1-2 tablespoons before meals 3 once a day as a binder, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory agent in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
