Alder – Alnus incana

A large shrub or tree up to 20 m, families berezovыh (Betulaceae).

A large number of alder grows in central and northern areas of the European part of Russia. For medical purposes, harvested stems alder (alder cones).

Alder – chemical composition

Alder cones contain tannins pirogallovoy group, which include such (to 2,5 %) and gallic acid (about 4 %). In the plant there are also glycosides, organic acid, Alkaloids and flavanoids.

Alder pharmacological properties

Alder stems due to the presence of tannins which have strong astringent and disinfectant properties. In recent years, in animal experiments established, alder cones that also have anti-inflammatory, desensitizing and hemostatic effect.

Alder – medical applications

Water extract and alcohol tincture stems of gray alder is used as an astringent and styptic. Decoctions and infusions are effective in enteritis, dyspepsia, enterocolitis, dysentery and chronic colitis. There are clinical observations about positive results in the treatment of alder cones of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Alder cones are usually used in combination with other medicinal plants, influencing the various links of the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases.

Broth alder cones used in rheumatoid arthritis and colds. Baths with alder leaves remove the feeling of tiredness in the legs when walking long.

Alder stems from rhizomes mountaineer snake part of the gastric tea astringent action. To make it take two stems of alder, mixed with one part of dry powdered rhizome mountaineer snake. Two teaspoons of the resulting mixture, pour a glass of boiling water and infused for 30 m, strain through cheesecloth and use of 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day with gastritis, enteritis, soprovoždaûŝihsâ iznuritelʹnym pride. Broth aggregate fruits are often used externally for burns, Some dermatitis in the form of lotions; bleeding from the gums and nose.

Contraindications alder is not installed. Side effects of drugs do not have.

Alder – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration

The infusion of stems of alder apply for 25 drops 3 once a day.

Dry extract of stems of alder designate the interior of 0.5-0.6 g 3-6 times a day.

Infusion aggregate fruits (cones) Alder: 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 45 m, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze, 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 1 / 2-1 / 3 cup 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before a meal as an astringent.

Store in a dry, cool place.