Polypodii rhizoma

Last updated on: 02.03.2025

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Therapeutically used rhizome of the spotted fern.

Also used as an additive in bitter schnapps.

No pharmacopoeial quality.

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: expectorant for coughs and colds, for short-term constipation

ESCOP: not processed.
Commission E: no monograph

Empirical medicine: diseases of the respiratory tract, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis.

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

No sufficient data available

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Tea infusion: 2 to 3 g of finely chopped angelica rootstock pour about 150 mL of boiling water, strain after 10 min. One cup 3 to 4 times a day. In constipatiomn dose slightly increase.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children under 12 years, allergy to an ingredient, during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of data.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-polypodium-vulgare-l-rhizome_en.pdf
  2. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/tuepfelfarn.php
  3. https://www.awl.ch/heilpflanzen/polypodium-vulgare/engelsuess.htm

Last updated on: 02.03.2025