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Common Names Blackthorn, Sloe
Description
Locations Epirus
Clinical Summary
Contraindications No side effects have been reported.
Active Substance essential oil vitamin C fibers pectin Kempferol amygdalin (glycosides) organic acids (caffeic acid)
Active Substance Plant Part leaves fruit
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Features Description Prunus spinosa is a perennial tree growing from 1 to 3m, with small, oval, green leaves and small, white flowers. The global, blue-purple fruits (sloe) have a characteristic sour taste. The flowering lasts from March to April and the harvesting takes place from March to August
Method Administration The plant is administered as laxative, diuretic and astringent in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried herb in a cup of boiled water, twice a day). It is applied externally to the skin in the form of poultice made from the fresh plant, due to its astringent properties.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.
Pharmacological Info The whole plant is used as diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, astringent and tonic. It is administered in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of intestinal and gastric disorders, dyspepsia, cold, flu and cough. Also, it is recommended for the treatment of kidney stones, gout, rheumatism, oral and gums' inflammation, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis in the form of gargling.
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References Βιβλίο: Οδηγός των φαρμακευτικών φυτών, Paul Schauenberg, Ferdinand Paris, Εκδότης Μ. Γκιούρδας, Αθήνα 1981, σελίδα 101 Pittler MH, E. E.. Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;11:CD003230. http://plantdirect.blogspot.gr/2013/01/superfoods-prunus-spinosa.html http://www.speedyremedies.com/7-health-benefits-of-prunus-spinosa.html http://www.botanical-online.com/medicinalsprunusspinosaangles.htm http://health-from-nature.net/Blackthorn.html
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