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Motherwort herb
Leonuri cardiacae herba
Herzgespannkraut
Published March 13, 1986
Name of Drug
Leonuri cardiacae herba, motherwort herb.
Composition of Drug
Motherwort herb consists of the above-ground parts of Leonurus cardiaca L. [Fam. Lamiaceae], gathered during flowering season, as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains alkaloids (stachydrine), glycosides of bitter principles, and bufenolide.
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Uses
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Nervous cardiac disorders and as adjuvant for thyroid hyperfunction.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- 4.5 g herb;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for internal use.
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