Family
- Celastraceae
Constituents
- Terpenes (maitenin)
- Triterpenes
- Tannins
- Flavonoids
- Mucilages
- Anthocyanins
- Quercetin
Parts used
- Leaves
Properties
- Stomach tonic
- Antiulcerogenetic
- Antiseptic
- Analgesic
- Laxative
- Carminative
- Diuretic
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