Dictamnus albus

Dictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenes
Dictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenesDictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenesDictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenesDictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenesDictamnus albus, Lamiaceae, Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenes
Botanical Nomenclature Dictamnus albus
Common Name Burning Bush, Dittany, Fraxinella, Gas Plant
Taxonomy- Family Lamiaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Dictamnus albus is a perennial, native plant growing from 10 to 30cm, with small, shiny, leathery leaves, brown or black, walnut-shaped fruits and small, pink flowers. The flowering and the harvesting take place from March to April.
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances The whole plant
Active Substances Essential oil (which contains thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, carvacrol, camphor), lipids, fatty acids, sterols, polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenes
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has astringent, anthelmintic, antibacterial, diuretic and expectorant properties. Due to its soothing action the herbal tea is used against stomach and intestinal pain. Also, it is administered for the treatment of insomnia, menstruation, flu, cold (antiseptic) and headache (sedative). Finally, it is recommended in the form of poultice, either for oral or for external use, against inflammatory skin diseases, abscesses, skin ulcers and boils.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as soothing, healing and astringent in the form of herbal tea (10-15g of dried herb in 500mL of boiled water), tincture (15-20g of herb in ethyl alcohol 25%, 50-60mL day) and infusion (5- 10g of dried herb in a cup of boiling water)
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 are reported.
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