Sterculia platanolistnaya – Sterculia Platanifolia L.

A tree with a round crown deciduous height of 14-16 m, families sterkulievыh (Sterculiaceae). It grows in the Crimea, the Caucasus, in Central Asia. Sterculia bred mainly as an ornamental plant parks and gardens. For medical purposes use the leaves.

The chemical composition of strekulii

The plant has been insufficiently studied. From the leaves of resinous substances marked, organic acid, essential oil and alkaloids.

Pharmacological properties strekulii

Experimental studies were carried out relatively tincture plant tincture of cola nuts. Established, that drugs, made from the leaves and seeds sterculia platanolistnoy, It has a pronounced stimulating effect on the central nervous system. Against the backdrop of hypnotic action of pharmacological agents tincture sterculia not inferior in strength awakening effect tincture of cola nuts. Besides, marked stimulating effect on the activity of plant tinctures isolated heart, that indicates the presence of cardiotonic properties of herbal medicines sterculia platanolistnoy.

Application strekulii medicine

Experience in the use of herbal medicines sterculia platanolistnoy in practical medicine is negligible. The infusion of the plant is used as a tonic for the treatment of asthenic conditions and astenonevroticheskih after chronic, debilitating diseases, with physical or mental fatigue, as well as arterial hypotension.

Formulations strekulii, Dosing and Administration

Tincture sterculia (Tincture Stеrculiae) It is prepared from the leaves of plants (1:5 on 70 % alcohol) and is a transparent liquid bitter taste, green-brown. Assign inside of 10-40 drops 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment - 3 4 Sun. The infusion should not be taken in the evening, before bedtime. When it is received there xerostomia, heartbeat, irritability, worsening of sleep, should reduce the dose or take a break in treatment.

Available in bottles. Store in a well-sealed jars.