Drosera rotundifolia
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| Botanical Nomenclature | Drosera rotundifolia |
| Common Name | Common Sundew, Round-Leaved Sundew |
| Taxonomy- Family | Droseraceae |
| Distinguishing Features of the Plant | Drosera rotundifolia is a perennial plant growing up to 10cm, with oval leaves in rosette and white flowers in inflorescences. The flowering lasts from June to August and the harvesting takes place from May to September. |
| Region Found | Epirus (Gramos, Pindos) |
| Part of the Plant with Active Substances | The whole plant, apart from the root |
| Active Substances | Plumbagin (naphthoquinones), tannins, citric acid, malic acid (organic acids), quercetol (flavonoid), pigments |
| Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications | The herbal tea is used as expectorant, antispasmodic, emollient and antibiotic especially against streptococcus, staphylococcus and pneumococcus. Also, it is recommended as sedative against the rheumatic pain as well for the treatment of bronchitis, pertussis, asthma, dyspnea, ulcer, cough and tuberculosis. |
| Method of Administration | The plant is administered as antibiotic and expectorant in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried herb in a cup of boiled water, 3 times daily) and tincture (1-2mL, 3 times a day) which can be applied externally to the skin against rheumatism 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. |
| References | 1) http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-916-sundew.aspx?activeingredientid=916&activeingredientname=sundew 2)http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Drosera+rotundifolia 3)http://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/drosera.html 4)http://doctorschar.com/archives/sundew-drosera-rotundifolia/ 5)http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/sundew99.html |