Armoraciae rusticanae radix

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 10.05.2023

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Horseradish root; Pepper Root

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Fresh or dried roots of horseradish harvested in spring or fall, see also horseradish topping.

Not a pharmacopoeia quality description.

HMPC: not edited

ESCOP: not edited

But: In combination with Capuchin cress herb by clinical studies proven indications (approval): Acute inflammatory diseases of the bronchi, sinuses and draining urinary tract.
Commission E-monograph: internal and external: catarrh of the respiratory tract, internal: infections of the draining urinary tract; external: hyperemic treatment for mild muscle pain.

Experiential medicine: digitalis refractory cases, bradycardic form of heart failure, edema.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

The glucosinolates gluconatusturtiin and sinigrin. Also asparagine, glutamine and arginine. When the root components are crushed, hydrolytic splitting by the enzyme myrosinase occurs. This process leads to the formation of volatile mustard oil (phenylethyl and allyl mustard oil).

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Antimicrobial, spasmolytic, hyperemic

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Internal and external applications.

Indications: Catharrh of the airways, adjuvant against infections of the urinary tract; external applications for muscle pain

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

20g/day of fresh root, mostly available as medicinal specialities. External preparations with max. 2% mustard oil.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children <4 years, gastrointestinal ulcers, nephritides

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

A combination preparation with nasturtium - Angocin Anti-Infekt N® (3x4Tbl./day) - is available as a commercial preparation. For the prophylaxis of recurrent infection (3x2 tablets/day)

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Due to the narrow therapeutic range, use only in standardized extracts!

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Albrecht U et al. (2007) A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a herbal medicinal product containi g Tropaeoli majoris herba (Nasturtium) and Armoraciae rusticanae radix (Horseradish) for the prophylactic treatment of patients with chronically recurrent lower urinary tract infections. Curr Med Res Opin 23:2415-2422.
  2. Conrad A et al.(2013) Broad spectrum antibacterial activity of a mixture of isothiocyanates from nasturtium (Tropaeoli majoris herba) and horseradish (Armoraciae rusticanae radix). Drug Res (Stuttg)63:65-68.
  3. Conrad A et al. (2006) In vitro study to evaluate the antibacterial activity of a combination of the haulm of nasturtium (Tropaeoli majoris herba) and of the roots of horseradish (Armoraciae rusticanae radix). Drug Research 56:842-849.
  4. Fintelmann V et al.(2012) Efficacy and safety of a combination herbal medicinal product containing Tropaeoli majoris herba and Armoraciae rusticanae radix for the prophylactic treatment of patients with respiratory tract diseases: a randomised, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial. Curr Med Res Opin 28:1799-1807.
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Last updated on: 10.05.2023