White Dead Nettle herb
Lamii albi herba
Weies Taubnesselkraut
Published July 14, 1993
Name of Drug
Lamii albi herba, white dead nettle herb.
Composition of Drug
White dead nettle herb consists of the dried above-ground parts of Lamium album L. [Fam. Lamiaceae], gathered during flowering season, as well as preparations thereof.
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Pharmacological Properties, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology
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Not known.
Clinical Data
Uses
Preparations of white dead nettle herb are used as supporting treatment for gastrointestinal discomforts, such as irritation of the gastric mucosa, feeling of fullness, flatulence, and for strengthening the intestines.
In combinations, preparations of white dead nettle herb are used for nervousness, nervous unrest and irritation, for sleep disorders, as a tonic, for relaxation and stimulation, during menopause, for all kinds of female ailments, menstrual disorders, "blood purification," metabolic stimulation, support of gallbladder and liver function, tendency to gallbladder gravel, as an appetite stimulant, for neutralization of gastric hyperacidity, stimulation of digestion, flatulence, stimulation of pancreatic function, regulation of the blood lipid level, irrigation therapy for inflammatory and spastic bladder trouble, functioning capacity of the prostate, stimulation of cardiovascular system and blood circulation, dizziness, flickering of the eyes, tinnitus, increased blood supply to the heart, increased heart capacity, improvement of lymph flow and stimulation of lymph production, strengthening of the respiratory tract, dissolution of mucus, improvement in vitality and general weakness, especially after diseases and surgery.
Risks
None known.
Evaluation
Since the effectiveness for the claimed uses is not documented, a therapeutic application cannot be recommended.
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