Fixed Combinations of Ginger root, Gentian root, and Wormwood

Fixed combinations of ginger root, gentian root, and wormwood.  

Fixed combinations consisting of:

Ginger root corresponding to B.  Anz. 85, May 5, 1988;
Gentian root corresponding to B.  Anz. 223, November 30, 1985;
Wormwood corresponding to B.  Anz. 228, December 5, 1984;

and their preparations in effective dosage.  

Loss of appetite, dyspeptic discomfort such as a sensation of fullness and flatulence.  

Gastric and duodenal ulcers.  

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

The individual components must each be present at 30 - 50 percent of the daily dosage given in the monographs for the individual herbs.  

Deviating dosages must be justified for the specific preparations (e.g., comparative bitter values).  

Comminuted drug and bitter-tasting galenical preparations for oral intake.  

For preparations of ginger root, gentian root, and wormwood, an appetite-stimulating effect with promotion of gastric secretion is documented.  Pharmacological tests for the effectiveness of fixed combinations are not available.