Orchis spotted - salep – Orchis maculata L.
Perennial herb up to 40-60 cm, families yatrыshnikovыh (Orchidaceae). It grows in the western regions of the European part of Russia. For medical purposes, harvest the plants klubnekorni.
Orchis spotted – chemical composition
Klubnekorni contain about orchids 50 % mucus and 30 % starch, takzhe and dextrin, sugar, polisaxaridы, mineral salts, glikozidy, essential oil and bitter substances.
Spotted Orchis – Pharmacological properties
The high content of non-root club gums and starch defines the basic pharmacological effect of the plant experiment. In various kinds of experimental animals was found expressed anti, enveloping and emollient action salep mucus. Salep mucus prevents the absorption of harmful substances from the gastrointestinal tract. The literature contains information on some hormonal and restorative properties of orchids.
Spotted Orchis – medical applications
Mucus salep used as emollient, enveloping and anti-inflammatory agent for hyperacidity gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, proceeding on the background of gastric hypersecretion, for gastroenteritis and colitis. Mucus salep as enema prescribed for hemorrhoids. Apply it as acute respiratory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Mucus salep used in acute poisoning by certain poisons.
Spotted Orchis – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration
Mucus salep usually prepared immediately before use: 3-5 G of crushed plants mixed with klubnekorney 1/5 cup cold water, then slowly topped up with boiling water to 1.5-2 glasses, constantly stirring the mixture for 10-15 minutes. Take mucus 1-2 tablespoons (optionally up to 1 / r nozzle) before meals 3-4 times per day. Mucus salep stored in a cool place no more than 2-3 days. To use the enema mucus, prepared similarly, as stated above. On a therapeutic enema requires 40-50 ml mucus. Salep mucus can not be used in conjunction with the astringent (in particular, with tannin), as it is deposited, and thus loses its effectiveness.
Raw materials are stored in a well-sealed jars or bags.
