Echinacea
Adjuvant treatment of acute and recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract.
ESCOP The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. First and second edition. 2003. Supplement 2009.
The activity of echinacea is directed towards the non-specific immune system. The plant has an immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and wound healing action, depending on the species used. The most important active ingredients are caffeic acid and its derivatives (cycloric acid and echinacoside) and polysaccharides.
Approved by Commission E for the treatment of fever and cold, inflammation of the oral cavity and pharynx, and the tendency to repeated infections.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Ivy
For the treatment of cough, especially when associated with hypersecretion of viscous mucus; as an adjuvant treatment of inflammatory bronchial diseases.
ESCOP The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Second Edition. 2003.
Eleutherococcus
Reduced mental and physical abilities such as weakness, exhaustion, fatigue and loss of concentration, as well as during convalescence.
ESCOP The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. First Edition. 2003
Helichrysum
The plant contains principles with mild choleretic and spasmolytic action.
Commission E suggests its use for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Horsetail
Mild diuretic.
Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. 2006. Springer.
Urinary tract infections, urinary stones.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Erisimo
Erysimo would have analgesic action and is used to promote the well-being of the pharynx and larynx, for the treatment of hoarseness.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Escholzia
It is used in states of anxiety and insomnia.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Eucalyptus
It has secretolytic, expectorant, antispasmodic (mild) activity.
Preparations of eucalyptus are traditionally used to treat sinus diseases, cough, fever and flu forms. Its use is approved by the German E Commission for the treatment of coughs and bronchitis.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Symptomatic treatment of colds and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
ESCOP The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. First Edition. 2003.
Recommended books:
Texts for the scientific study of phytotherapy
- – Lugli A. Knowing the medicinal plants. 40 practical cards, many curiosities and useful tips. Aboca editions. 2010.
- Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. Springer-Verlag. 2006.
- Campanini. Dictionary of Phytotherapy and Medicinal Plants. New Techniques. 2012.
ESCOP- European Scientific Cooperation on Phytotherapy:
- – ESCOP Monographs The scientific basis of phytotherapy products. Italian edition of the second English edition edited by Planta Medica Edizioni.2006.
English versionMonographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition 2003. Thieme.
- ESCOP Monographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition Supplement 2009. Thieme.
- WHO Monographs Selected medicinal plants. Vol.1-2-3-4-5. World Health Organization Geneva.
Downloadable at the link: http://apps.who.int/medicinedoc/en/d/Js2200e/
- Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. American Botanical Council. 2000
- Blumental L. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. The American Botanical Council. 2003
- PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
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