Thermopsis lancetshaped – Thermopsis lanceolata R.

Perennial herb up to 30-40 cm, leguminous (Fabaceae). Thermopsis native to Kazakhstan and Siberia. Medical raw material is a herb plant.

Thermopsis lancetshaped – Chemical composition

The above-ground parts of the plant contains resin, mucus, essential oil, saponins, vitamin C, as well as biologically active alkaloids termopsin, cytisine, paxikarpin, anagirin, gomotermopsin.

Thermopsis lancetshaped – Pharmacological properties

Experimental studies have established, that the herbal form Thermopsis not inferior to the expectorant and emetic properties of the drug ipecac ordinary. Due to the content in Thermopsis saponins and alkaloids such, how termopsin, pahikarpin and cytisine, herbal medicines plants have a combined effect on the respiratory system.

Infusions and decoctions Thermopsis stimulate breathing and stimulate the vomiting center. Thermopsis has a strong expectorant action, manifested in elevated secretion of bronchial glands, enhancing the activity of ciliated epithelium and accelerate the evacuation of secretions, the tone of smooth muscles of the bronchi due to central effects vagotropic.

Combined pharmacological effect herbs Thermopsis composed of many factors, sometimes diametrically opposed. Overall, however, its effect on inflammation in the respiratory tract can be considered as universal.

Contained in the plant biologically active substances increase BP, apparently, by adrenergic mechanisms of action and enhance the function of the adrenal glands. Besides, they have also ganglioblokiruyuschimi properties.

Thermopsis lancetshaped – Use in medicine

Grass Thermopsis used as an expectorant in almost all age groups. Preparations Thermopsis often prescribed as part of comprehensive medical fees or teas.

Grass Thermopsis used for chronic tracheitis, bronchitis and bronchopneumonia, as having a universal complex pharmacological properties, providing optimal therapeutic effect in these diseases with minimal risk of side effects to get long-term use (naturally, if they meet the correct dosage of drugs Thermopsis).

Expectorant herbs Thermopsis also used in catarrhal symptoms of upper respiratory tract and oropharynx, often accompanied by the formation of dense, difficult to separate from the surface of mucosal inflammatory plaque. In these cases, drugs Thermopsis accelerate the process of the airway inflammation by products.

Thermopsis lancetshaped – Formulations, Dosing and Administration

Thermopsis used in the form of infusions, powder, tablets and dry extract. The powder is prescribed for adults – of 0.01-0.05 g 2-3 times a day, infusion (0.6-1 g of 180-200 ml) -by 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day. Higher doses for adults grass Thermopsis: single - 0,1 g, daily - 0,3 g.

Babies:

• aged 2 years appoint 1 / 2-1 teaspoon of tincture 0,12 d of 100 ml;
• Older children - by 1 tea - 1 dessert spoon of infusion 0,2 d of 100 ml 3-5 times a day.

Higher doses for children:

• aged 6 months and from 6 Months before 1 year: single - 0,005 g, daily - 0,015 g;
• 2 years: single -0.01 g, daily - 0,03 g;
• 3-4 Years: single - 0,015 g, daily - 0,045 g;
• 5-6 years: single - 0,02 g, daily - 0,06 g;
• 7-9 Years: single - 0,025 g, daily - 0,075 g;
• 10-14 Years: single - 0,03 g, daily - 0,1 g.

Dry extract Thermopsis. A mixture of dry standardized extract of grass Thermopsis and milk sugar, 1 g product complies 1 Mr. grass Thermopsis, contains 1 % alkaloidov. Light- brown powder, easily soluble in water.

Assign an adult to 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.