The root and rhizome of Polígala , botanical species Polygala senega (Poligaláceas) is used in herbal medicine for their expectorant and mucolytic properties. This plant grows spontaneously in the Mediterranean bio-climate mountainous areas. It is a small shrub that can reach 50 cm high, stems with leaves and flowers only at the top. It is an evergreen plant to grow requires major exhibition solar.
chemical composition. The root and rhizome contain mainly triterpene saponosides bidesmoside (6-10%). The mixture is called senegina and consists of a complex mixture derived from different genin. They also contain lipids, phenolic acids, essential oil (0.2%) and methyl salicylate.
pharmacological properties.
- Respiratory system: pharmacological interest of this kind lies in its properties mucolytic expectorants and therefore cause the expulsion of mucous and secretions in the bronchial tree, larynx, pharynx ... Exert their effect by a reflex mechanism, so it should be administered preferably in the form of oral infusion.
- Other , have been described and immuno-inflammatory properties. You are exploring the possible hypoglycemic effects.
undesirable effects and contraindications. Contraindications None reported. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea during prolonged or overdosage.
administration and dosage forms. is administered 1.5 to 3.0 g of drug or fluid extract per day. In the case of dye is administered 2.5 to 7.5 g of dye per day or the equivalent amount of their preparations.
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