Sand Strawflower

Stem plant

Asteraceae, sand strawflower.

Medicinal drug

Helichrysi flos PH – Yellow cat’s paw flower PH: Yellow cat’s paw flower consists of the dried inflorescences of moench. The drug has a faint aromatic and tart odor and a faint bitter and aromatic taste.

Preparations

Species pectorales PH

Ingredients

  • Flavonoids
  • Bitters
  • Essential oil

Effects

weakly choleretic

Indications for use

Gastrointestinal complaints

Dosage

As an infusion, average daily dose 3 g.

Contraindications

Obstruction of the bile ducts