Effects
- Astringent: astringent, tanning.
- Waterproofing
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-secretion
- Peristaltic inhibiting
- Antimicrobial, antiviral
- Plaque inhibiting
- Antioxidant
Indications
Internal:
- Diarrhea
- Urinary tract infections
External:
- Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis).
- Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area
- Childhood diseases: Measles, chickenpox, rubella
- Excessive sweating
Active ingredients
Catechin tannins are oligomers proanthocyanidins and polymers proanthocyanidins, ie oligomers and polymers of catechins catechin, epicatechin and other flavonoids. Degradation products are the tannin reds (phlobaphenes). DL-catechin: esters of gallic acid and derivatives with sugars and derivatives, e.g., glucose. Example: Hamamelitannin Gallic acid: derivatives of caffeic acid and phloroglucin e.g. the labiate tannins, rosmarinic acid.
- Aluminum ions / salts: e.g. alum, acetic-tartaric alumina solution, aluminum chloride, aluminum lactate.
- Tannosynt
- Blackberry
- Cranberry
- Oak
- Strawberry
- Hamamelis
- Bilberry
- Raspberry
- Lady’s mantle herb
- Grapefruit
- Walnut
- Plant galls (tannin)
- Ratanhia
- Rhubarb
- Black currants
- Red wine
- Black tea
- Tea
- Tormentill
Contraindications
- External: partly irritating to the skin, so do not use in the eyes.
- Internally: according to package insert
- Pregnancy and lactation: see package leaflet
Adverse effects
- Internal: constipation
- Externally: skin reactions, skin irritation.
