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Gumweed herb
Grindeliae herba
Grindeliakraut
Published January 17, 1991
Name of Drug
Grindeliae herba, gumweed herb.
Composition of Drug
Gumweed herb consists of the dried tops and leaves of Grindelia robusta Nutt. and/or G. squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal [Fam. Asteraceae], gathered during flowering season, as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains essential oil.
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Uses
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Catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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In rare cases irritation of the gastric mucosa.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage:
- 4 - 6 g of drug or 3 - 6 g gumweed fluidextract ( Erg. B. 6 );
- tincture (1:10 or 1:5. ethanol 60 percent - 80 percent [v/v]), 1.5 - 3 ml;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Action
In vitro antibacterial
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