Synonym(s)
Devil's Claw.; Radix Filicis maris; St. John's root; Worm fern root
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The dried rhizome collected in autumn, freed from the roots, unpeeled and uncut.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Aspidinol, filicic acid butanone, albaspidin, floraspidinol, filix acid, filix tannins and other butanophloroglucides, fatty and essential oil, bitter substances, oil, starch, mucilage.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
An ethereal root extract with 25% filix acid (DAB 6) is used as a vermifuge.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles