Ratanhia

Stem plant

Ruiz and Pavon, Krameriaceae.

Medicinal drug

Ratanhiae radix – Ratanhia root: Ratanhia root, known as Peru ratanhia, consists of the dried, usually broken, underground organs of Ruiz and Pavon (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins.

Preparations

• Ratanhiae extractum siccum normatum PH 10
• Ratanhiae tinctura PhEur

Ingredients

• Tannins: catechin tannins, proanthocyanidins, tannin reds.
• Lignans

Effects

• Astringent: astringent and tanning.
• Antimicrobial

Fields of application

• Inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
• Inflammation of the gums, aphthae, stomatitis.

Dosage

• About 1 g of crushed drug to 1 cup of water as a decoction or 5-10 drops of tincture to 1 glass of water 2-3 times daily.
• Undiluted tincture as a brush 2-3 times a day.
• Do not use for more than 2 weeks

Adverse effects

Allergy