Pichi pichi herb

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Fabiana herb; Fabiana imbricata; Fabian herb; Pichikraut

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Pichi pichi herb, Fabiana imbricata, is a plant of the Solanaceae family. The plant is native to Bolivia, Chile and Peru.

Fabiana imbricata is a parent plant of the herba Fabianae imbricatae, which is used in natural medicine.

Fabiana imbricata extract (INCI) is the extract from the branches and leaves of the Pichi-Pichi herb (Fabian's herb) used in cosmetic formulations.

Ingredients: Essential oils with Fabianol, furthermore the alkaloid Fabianin as well as scopoletin, Fabiatrin.

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Herba Fabianae imbricatae was used in naturopathy to treat cystitis and enuresis; in the past it was also used to treat gonorrhoea.

Extracts from the dried branch tips of Fabiana imbricata (Pichi-Pichi) are homeopathically prescribed for chronic bladder weakness as well as chronic prostatitis.

Homeopathic preparations: Pichi pichi D2 DHU Dilution, Pichi pichi D2 DHU tablets

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 527

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer