Primrose root+marshmallow root+aniseed

A fixed combination of primrose root, marshmallow root and aniseed, which has the status of a recommendation according to Commission E and is therefore referred to as a pattern.

The fixed combination of:

• Primula radix (primrose root)
• Althaeae radix (marshmallow root)
• Anisi fructus (Aniseed)

has a slightly antispasmodic, soothing, antibacterial and secretolytic effect. It also inhibits mucociliary activity and has expectorant properties.

The combination of primrose root, marshmallow root and aniseed is used for a mild catarrh of the upper respiratory tract and for a dry irritable cough.

The individual components of this fixed combination must be present in the specified daily doses as a single monograph

In rare cases, allergic reactions of the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract may occur. In addition, stomach problems and nausea may occur in isolated cases.

If you are hypersensitive to aniseed and anethole, you should not take them.

If other drugs are taken in parallel, their absorption can be reduced due to the presence of marshmallow.

1. Schilcher H (2016) In: Guide to Phytotherapy, Urban & Fischer Verlag Munich, p. 363 f.