Family
- Rubiaceae
Constituents
- Coumarin (0,4-1,7%)
- Iridoid (asperuloside)
- Various acids
- Vitamin C
- Traces of essential oils (linalool, borneol, anethole)
Parts used
- Flowered tops
Properties
- Antispasmodic
- Digestive
- Diuretic
- Sedative
Indications
Internal Use
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Palpitations
- Nervousness
- Sleep disturbances
- Neuralgia
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal swelling
- Difficult digestion
- Venous insufficiency
- Varicose veins
- Phlebitis
- Prevention of thrombosis
- Urinary tract infection
- Vaginal candidiasis
External use
Side effects
At high dose or extended dose: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, internal bleeding.
Contraindications
Prohibited for pregnant and lactating women.
Interactions
Not recommended for people taking anticoagulants.
Forms of use
- Oral: Infusion, mother tincture, capsules.
- Cutaneous: Fresh crushed leaves in poultices, infusion in eye drops, hot poultice.