FWD 2 Commission E: Fixed Combinations of Birch leaf, Goldenrod, and Java tea

  The Commission E Monographs

Fixed Combinations of Birch leaf, Goldenrod, and Java tea


Published August 29, 1992

Name of Drug

Fixed combinations of birch leaf, goldenrod, and Java tea.  

Composition of Drug

Fixed combinations consisting of:

Birch leaf corresponding to the monograph published March 13, 1986;
Goldenrod herb corresponding to the monograph published October 15, 1987;
Java tea corresponding to the monograph published March 13, 1986;

as well as their preparations in effective dosage.  

Uses

For irrigation therapy of inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, and for prophylaxis of kidney stones.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Note:No irrigation therapy in case of edema due to insufficient heart and kidney function.  

Side Effects

None known.  

Interactions with Other Drugs

None known.  

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed:

The individual combination components must correspond to a concentration of 30 - 50 percent given as daily dosage in the monographs of the single drug.  

Mode of Administration

For oral application, comminuted drug or extracts for tea.  

Note:Copious intake of fluids must be observed.  

Actions

A diuretic action is documented for birch leaf, goldenrod, and Java tea.  Goldenrod and Java tea have also a mild antispasmodic action.  In addition, goldenrod has an antiphlogistic effect.  Pharmacological experiments for the fixed combinations are not available.