Alnus glutinosa

Alnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydrates
Alnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydratesAlnus glutinosa, Betulaceae, Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydrates
Botanical Nomenclature Alnus glutinosa
Common Name Black Alder, Common Alder , European Alder
Taxonomy- Family Betulaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Alnus glutinosa is a deciduous tree growing from 15 to 20m, with round, wavy, green leaves, small, oval fruits which have hard scales and green or red flowers. The flowering lasts from March to April and the fruiting takes place from September to November.
Region Found Arta (Ambracian Gulf), Thesprotia (Kalamas), Ioannina (Zagori), Preveza (Acheron)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances The whole plant, bark
Active Substances Tannins (5-9%), gum, resins, black tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, heptanoids, phenols, steroids, tannic acid, sulfuric acid, carbohydrates
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The herbal extract has astringent, laxative, emetic, antipyretic galaktagogue, hemostatic and anthelmintic properties. It is used for the treatment of cerebral hemorrhage, acute bronchitis, pharyngitis, hepatitis, uterus inflammation, rheumatism, dysentery, gastric pain, diarrhea, fever and migraines. In folk medicine the herbal tea made from the leaves is recommended against breast, duodenum, esophagus, pyloric, pancreatic, rectal, throat and uterus cancer. The poultice made from the fresh leaves is applied externally against mange and skin abrasions.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as hemostatic, laxative and antipyretic in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried herb in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times a day) and herbal extract (0,5g of dried herb in 100mL of boiling water, 2-3 times day). It is applied externally to the skin in the form of poultice made from the fresh leaves
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects have been reported.
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