Rhois aromaticae radicis cortex

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

rhus aromatica; Spice sumac root bark

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rhois aromaticae radicis cortex, also called spice sumac root bark, is a drug used in herbal medicinal products for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract and irritable bladder.

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Spice sumac root bark contains tanning agents (gallic acid derivatives such as gallotannins, gallocatechin), flavonoids, orcin-beta-D-glucoside and essential oil.

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Spice sumac root bark has antiphlogistic, germicidal and bacteriostatic effects.

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Spice sumac root bark is used to treat irritable bladder and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract.

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3 x daily 1 teaspoon of the crushed drug per cup as tea or 3 x daily 1800 to 3600 mg aqueous dry extract.

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There are no known adverse effects.

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There are no known contraindications.

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There are no known interactions with other ingredients.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles