Sisymbrii herba

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dried herb used phytotherapeutically from the leaves, stems and flowers of rocket .

No pharmacopoeial quality description.

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: internally and as gargle solution: throat irritation, hoarseness, dry cough
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E: no monograph

Empirical medicine: laryngitis, coughs, respiratory diseases.

In France, the herb was also called "herbe de chantre", in Italy "Erba dei cantanti", translated, "singer's herb". Singers liked to take a cup of rocket tea before a performance to prevent hoarseness.

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Allergy to one of the ingredients, Gargle solution: children under 6 years, Internal: children under 3 years, No safe data for pregnancy and lactation.

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Ingredients: mustard oil glycosides(glucosinolates), mustard oils: sinigrin, gluconapine: heart-active cardenolides (steroids).

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Last updated on: 09.03.2025