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Pimpinella herb
Pimpinellae herba
Bibernellkraut
Published June 1, 1990
Name of Drug
Pimpinellae herba, pimpinella herb.
Composition of Drug
Pimpinella herb consists of the above-ground parts of Pimpinella saxifraga L. s.l. and/or P. major (L.) Hudson s.l. [Fam. Apiaceae], as well as preparations thereof.
Uses
Preparations of pimpinella herb are used for lung ailments, for stimulation of gastrointestinal activity, and, externally, for varicose veins.
The effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented.
Risks
None known.
Evaluation
Since the effectiveness for the claimed uses is not documented, a therapeutic application cannot be recommended.
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