Family

• Celastraceae

Constituents

• Terpenes (maitenin)
• Triterpenes
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Mucilages
• Anthocyanins
• Quercetin

Parts used

• Leaves

Properties

• Stomach tonic
• Antiulcerogenetic
• Antiseptic
• Analgesic
• Laxative
• Carminative
• Diuretic

Indications

• Stomach acidity / Heartburn
• Gastritis caused or not by Helicobacter Pylori bacteria
• Gastralgia (stomach pain)
• Gastric ulcer
• Dyspepsia
• Gastroenteritis
• Bad breath
• Flatulence

Side effects

You may notice dry mouth and nausea that disappear with discontinuation of use.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and treatment of female infertility: is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy or treatment of female infertility because it has an abortifacient effect.
• Lactation: it is contraindicated during the breastfeeding period because hawthorn leads to a reduction in breast milk.
• People sensitive to alcohol: the tincture (because it contains alcohol) should not be administered to people who are alcoholics (people dependent on alcohol) or sensitive to it.
• Patients with estrogen-dependent cancer.
• Hypersensitivity to this herbal medicine.
• Children under 6 years of age.

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Infusion 
• Mother tincture