Buckthorn olhovidnoy – Frangula alnus
Tree or tall shrub up to 6-8 m, families krushinovыh (Rhamnaceae). For medical purposes, harvest the bark of buckthorn.
Buckthorn olhovidnoy – chemical composition
In the bark of buckthorn olhovidnoy contains antraglikozidy frangulin, glikofrangulin, frangulaemodin, hrizofanovaya acid, and tannins, organic acid, essential oil, sugar, Alkaloids and other chemical compounds.
Buckthorn olhovidnoy – Pharmacological properties
Specific olhovidnoy buckthorn laxative effect is primarily due to antraglikozidy and hrizofanovoy acid. Local irritating effect of herbal plants is manifested in the form of strengthening the peristaltic movements of the colon. Under the influence of drugs buckthorn slow down the absorption of liquid colonic mucosa, which entails dilution of stool and increase in volume. Buckthorn laxative effect is usually noted after 8-12 hours after ingestion.
Buckthorn olhovidnoy – medical applications
Preparations buckthorn used as a mild laxative. With long-term appointment buckthorn develops addictive, Therefore it is necessary to increase the dose of drugs. Side effects from the gastrointestinal tract in the appointment of therapeutic doses buckthorn is not observed.
For medical purposes is used buckthorn bark, subjected to heat treatment at 100 ° C for 1-1.5 hours or lain for at least 1-2 years of stock. The use of fresh buckthorn bark causes nausea and vomiting due to the content of the feedstock antrapolov, providing a strong local irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. When storing or heat treatment, these compounds are destroyed and bark plant loses its negative properties.
The laxative effect of buckthorn bark patients develops slowly, the effect observed after 10-12 hours after ingestion. This is due to the fact, antraglikozidy that at the beginning of reception are inactive and only in the large intestine break down emodin and hrizofanovuyu acid, which increase the tone and motility of the colon and contribute to a more rapid advancement of feces.
Preparations buckthorn olhovidnoy used for intestinal atony, habitual chronic constipation. If overdose possible side effects of buckthorn (colicky abdominal pain, tenesmus, and other discomfort.).
Buckthorn olhovidnoy – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration
Buckthorn appointed interior in the form of decoctions, extracts, and pills,.
A decoction of the bark of buckthorn olhovidnoy: 20 g (2 tablespoons) bark is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) with frequent stirring 30 m, cooled 10 min at room temperature, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze. The volume of the resulting broth bring boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared broth is stored in a cool place no more 2 d.
Take 1/2 glass at night as a laxative for chronic constipation.
Bark stored in dry, cool place.
Buckthorn extract liquid appoint 20-40 drops to a reception.
Buckthorn extract dry. Release tablets, coated, by 0,2 g; take 1-2 tablets at bedtime.
Buckthorn is part of laxatives fees.
Preparations buckthorn stored in a dark place.
