Saniculae herba

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

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Last updated on: 07.03.2025

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Synonym(s)

Healing umbels; Recovery of all damages; Sanicel herb; Saniculae europea; Sanikel; Sauna room; Wound Sanicula

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Dried herb of forest sanicle. Saniculae herba, also known as sanicle herb, is a drug used in herbal medicines for the treatment of mild catarrh of the respiratory tract.

Commission E-Monograph: mild catarrh of the upper respiratory tract

ESCOP: not processed

HMPC: not processed

Empirical medicine: Gastrointestinal disorders and wounds

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Sanicel herb contains lamiaceae tanning agents (including rosemary acid), flavonoids and up to 13% triterpene saponins.

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According to Commission E , Saniculae herba has an antibacterial, expectorant and astringent effect and has also been found to have an antifungal effect.

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Sanicel herb is used for a mild catarrh of the airways (see below bronchitis).

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The daily dose of the drug is 4 to 6 g.

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There are no known adverse effects.

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Allergic reactions to the plant.

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There are no known interactions with other substances.

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Last updated on: 07.03.2025

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