Juniper fruits, 50g
Expiration Date: 05/2027
Russian Pharmacy name:
Можжевельник плоды , 50г
Dosage form: Whole
fruits
Characteristics:
Juniper fruits contain essential oil (mono-, bicyclic terpenes and sesquiterpenes), sugars, flavonoids, organic acids, resins and other substances.
Description:
Fruits with a diameter of 6-9 mm, spherical, often slightly depressed on the sides, smooth, shiny, less often matte.The color of the outside is almost black or purple with a brownish tint, sometimes with a gray waxy bloom; flesh - greenish brown; seeds - yellowish - brown. Odor peculiar, aromatic. The taste of water extract is sweetish, spicy.
Pharmacotherapeutic group:
Diuretic of plant origin.
Pharmacological action:
Infusion of juniper fruits has a diuretic effect, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Indications for use:
In the complex therapy of edematous syndrome (with heart failure, renal and / or liver failure), cystitis.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the drug; acute inflammatory kidney disease; pregnancy, lactation, age up to 18 years.
Method of administration and dosage:
About 10 g (1 tablespoon) of the fruit is placed in an enamel bowl, 200 ml (1 glass) boiling water is poured, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw materials are wrung out. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought to 200 ml with boiled water.
Take orally 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day after meals.
It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.
Side effects:
Allergic reactions
Release form:
Whole fruits, 50 g each, in cardboard boxes with an inner bag.