Fixed Combinations of Star Anise seed and Thyme
Published April 4, 1992
Composition of Drug
Fixed combinations consisting of:
Star anise seed corresponding to B. Anz. 122, July 6, 1988;
Thyme corresponding to B. Anz. 228, December 5, 1984;
and their preparations in effective dosage.
Uses
Colds and diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Contraindications
None known.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
The individual components of the combination must each be present at 50 - 75 percent of the daily dosage given in the monographs for the individual herbs.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug for teas and other galenical preparations for oral intake.
Actions
A bronchospasmolytic and expectorant effect is documented for preparations of thyme; a bronchosecretolytic effect is documented for star anise seed. Pharmacological tests for the effectiveness of fixed combinations are not available.
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