Tannins (specially abundant in the seeds: 20%), pectina, vitamins To and B.
Farmacológica Action
Demulcente, protector of the mucous, antidiarréico.
Indications
Gastroduodenales, syndrome of the null and voidable intestine, diarreas gastritis, ulcers, resfriados, faringitis, bronchitis. Used popularly, by external route, in cases of fissures annals, cracks of the sines, sabañones, hemorroides and escaldaduras.
Galénicas Forms/Dosage
- mucilaginosa Emulsion of the seeds.
- fluid Extract (1:1): 40-60 drops, three times to the day.
- It tinctures (1:10): 60-100 drops, three times to the day.
- Topically: Flowed extract, tinctures or hidroglicólico extract (in form of creams or gels) or deccoción of the fruits.
- nourishing Use: Compota, cheers or syrup of the fruits.
Bibliography
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Bézanger-Beauquesne, L; Pinkas, M; Torck, M; Trotin, F. Plantes Médicinales DES Regions Tempérées. Paris: Maloine, 1980, pp.199.
Bruneton, J. Elementos de Fitoquímica and Farmacognosia. Zaragoza: Acribia, 1991, p.64.
Mulet, L. Estudio Etnobotánico of the Province of Castellón. Castellón: Provincial delegation, 1991, pp. 142-3.
Paris, RR; Moyse, M. Précis de Matière Médicale. Take II. Paris: Masson, 1967, p.422.
Peris, JB; Stübing, G; Figuerola, R. Gui'a of Plantas Medicinal of the Valencian Community. Valencia: The Provinces, 1996, p. 276.