Instruction for use: Salviae officinalis folia (Folia Salviae officinalis)

Pharmacological group

Other non-narcotic analgesics, including non-steroidal and other anti-inflammatory drugs

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Characteristic

Contains essential oils, tannins, resins, flavonoids, alkaloids, ursolic, oleanoic and chlorogenic acids, vitamin P, nicotinic acid, bitter, uviol, paradiphenol, gum, starch, protein substances, phytoncides.

Pharmacotherapy

The preparation of vegetable origin, renders astringent, local anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral action. Anti-inflammatory effect due to tannins, flavonoid compounds and vitamin P, which tighten epithelial tissues, reduce the permeability of cell membranes, the walls of blood and lymph vessels. It is active against gram-positive microflora, Staphylococcus aureus (inactivates its alpha-toxin, suppresses hemolytic and dermatone-crotic properties).

Indications

Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity (including stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, ulcerous lesions of the oral mucosa).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Carefully

Pregnancy, lactation.

Dosing

Assign in the form of infusion - externally, for rinses, rinses, lotions and bath preparations, iontophoresis, applications.

To prepare the infusion for external use, 5 g (1 st.lozhka) of the raw material is placed in enameled pots, poured into 200 ml (1 cup) of boiled water, covered with a lid, heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled for 45 minutes at room temperature, filter, squeeze. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

When using filter bags: 3-4 filter packs (4.5-6 grams) are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) of boiling water, cover with a lid and insist for 15 minutes, the contents of the filter- packages are squeezed, the volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted with boiled water to 100 ml.

Side effect

Allergic reactions. When ingestion in high doses (more than 15 grams of dried grass) - tachycardia, tinnitus, vomiting, convulsions.

Special instructions

Ready infusion stored in a dark cool place for no more than 2 days.