Stomach catarrh

Traditional use In folk medicine infusions of fruits and leaves are used to treat sore throats, jaundice, hemorrhoids, fatigue, uterine bleeding, and children with diarrhea. Fresh leaves are applied to old skin ulcers (Akopov 1990). Fresh fruits are used to treat kidney stones, inflammation of the gaU bladder and bile duct, gout, stomach catarrh, constipation, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis, and is used as a vermifuge. Crushed fruits are apphed to the skin to treat eczema. A decoction of the dried fruits is used as a diaphoretic and of the leaves as a diaphoretic and diuretic. A decoction of the roots is used as a hemostatic (Altimishev 1991). 

Traditional use Infusions and decoctions of the herb are used to treat paradontosis, stomatitis, laryngitis, stomach catarrh, dysentery, vomiting, and intestinal colitis. Infusions and decoctions of the rhizomes are used to treat headaches, insomnia, eye diseases, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids, and is effective against snake venom (Krilov 1972). 

Traditional use This species has been used for centuries. Avicenna used the leaves as a hemostatic, to heal wounds, tumors, eye inflammation, chronic skin ulcers, and elephantitis as well as for liver and kidney diseases. In more recent times the plant has been used to treat lung tuberculosis, pertussis, stomach catarrh with low acidity, acute gastritis, enterocolitis, stomach and duodenum ulcers, and as a hemostatic (Khahnatov et al. 1984). A tea made from the dried leaves is used to treat coughing, diarrhea, dysentery (with tea from seeds is most effective), inflammation of the bladder, and malaria, and as an expectorant (Altimishev 1991). 

Traditional use Thin branches, bark and fruits are used in folk medicine. Fruits are used as a laxative to treat chronic constipation, and the treatment starts to take effect 8-10 h after ingestion. A decoction of the fruits, with the addition of dairy whey, oil, and baking soda is used as a laxative for atonic and spastic constipation, and is used as a stool softener for cases of hemorrhoids and wounds to the colon. An infusion of the fruits in vodka is used externally to treat rheumatism. A decoction of the branches is used internally to treat ulcers and externally, as a compress to heal wounds. A decoction of the bark is used to treat stomach catarrh, low acidity of the stomach, and Polish plait (Maznev 2004). 

Traditional use The seeds are used to treat jaundice, hepatitis, chronic coughing and hemoptysis, gall-stones and inflammation of the gall bladder and bile duct, liver and spleen diseases, fevers, hemorrhoids, and other diseases. Juice from the leaves is drunk as a choleretic and diuretic and to treat colitis and constipation. A decoction of the root is drunk to treat stomach catarrh. Currently, an alcohol-water extraction of the seeds is used to treat liver diseases (Khalmatov 1964 Khodzhimatov 1989). 

Golden seal is stated to be a stimulant to involuntary muscle, and possesses stomachic, oxytocic, antihemorrhagic, and laxative properties. Traditionally, it has been used for digestive disorders, gastritis, peptic ulceration, colitis, anorexia, upper respiratory catarrh, menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage, dysmenorrhea, topically for eczema, pruritus, otorrhea, catarrhal deafness and tinnitus, conjuctivitis, and specifically for atonic dyspepsia with hepatic symptoms. 

Ground ivy has mild expectorant, anticatarrhal, astringent, vulnerary, diuretic, and stomachic properties. Traditionally, it has been used for bronchitis, tinnitus, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, cystitis, gastritis, and particularly for chronic bronchial catarrh. 

Holy thistle is believed to have bitter stomachic, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, febrifuge, expectorant, antibiotic, bacteriostatic, vulnerary, and antiseptic properties. Traditionally, it has been used for anorexia, flatulent dyspepsia, bronchial catarrh, topically for gangrenous and indolent ulcers, and specifically for atonic dyspepsia and enteropathy with flatulent colic. 

Meadowsweet is reputed to have stomachic, mild urinary antiseptic, antirheumatic, astringent, and antacid properties. Traditionally, it has been used for atonic dyspepsia with heartburn and hyperacidity, acute catarrhal cystitis, rheumatic muscle and joint pains, diarrhea in children, and specifically for the prophylaxis and treatment of peptic ulcers. 

Ocimum basilicum L (Basil). The oil of O. basilicum leaves (0.2-1.9%) from plants collected from different geographical locations exhibited chemical variation. Both leaves and flowering tops exhibited the same composition. While the first chemovariety contained mainly geranial (50%) and neral (31%), the second had mainly camphor (32%) and linalool (29%), and the third exclusively linalool (over 95%) (59). Many chemotypes of O. basilicum and other Ocimum spp. are known to exist. This shrub is widely used in Kenya to repel mosquitoes. Vapour from boiling leaves is used for nasal and bronchial catarrh, while a decoction of the roots is used for treatment of constipation and stomach pains (35). 

Internal use is in the treatment of catarrh of the stomach and as an antidiarrheal. Not all tannins are suitable for all uses. In the treatment of large burns, tannins are absorbed in such large quantities that they can cause serious damage to the liver. That is the reason why large burns are not treated with tannin solution any more. 

Hydrastine, which occurs along with berberine and canadine in Hydrastis canadensis L. (golden-seal), is closely related to the minor opium alkaloit narcotine. At one time, it found hmited use as a bitter stomachic, and was employed in catarrhal conditions because of a rather obscure action on mucous membranes. It exerts a stimulant action on the uterus and has been advocated for the management of postpartum hemorrhage. It has been dropped, however, from the United States Pharmaco-... 

Traditional use The plant is used to heal wounds. Thoroughly boiled leaves are put on bums, tumors and wounds, and the fresh leaf juice is applied on the surface of wounds. It is also used for toothaches, eye inflammations, and as an expectorant to relieve chronic cough. A decoction of the flowers is used to treat stomach and intestinal catarrh and gall bladder and liver inflammation (Seredin and Sokolov 1969). 

Field Marshal Rommel suffering from chronic stomach and intestinal catarrh, nasal diphtheria, and considerable circulation trouble. He is not in a fit condition to command the forthcoming offensive... 

All parts of the plant have medicinal uses in many traditions all over Europe. Stembark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and root extracts are used to treat upper respiratory cold infections, fever but also stomach ache, constipation, diarrhea [5, 6, 7]. The flowers are said to have diaphoretic, anti-catarrhal, expectorant, diuretic and topical anti-inflammatory actions [7], Leaves and inner bark have also been used for their purgative, emetic, diuretic, laxative, topical emollient, expectorant, and diaphoretic action [7]. The Austrian traditional medicine uses the elderberries prepared as tea, jelly, juice or syrup to cure viral infections, fever, flu, colds, respiratory tract, mouth, gastrointestinal tract problems but also skin diseases [8],... 

Traditional Medicine. Root, leaves, and seeds (fruits) of both species have been used in treating cancers decoctions or tea of the root have been used in treating rheumatism, catarrh, gout, and stomach ailments. The root is used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and mild laxative, among other uses. Decoctions and teas of roots and leaves have been used both externally and internally for skin problems (e.g., eczema and scaly skin) (foster and duke lust tyler 1). The Micmac Indians used the roots and buds to treat sores, and a tea made from the seeds or roots was used by the Cherokee as a blood cleanser (moerman). 

Traditional Medicine. The flowering tops and leaves have been used to treat catarrh and as an antiseptic and emmenagogue (boulos) herb also used as a stomachic in digestive disorders, as an antispasmodic, and powdered to serve as a snuff to treat headache (uphof) and in kidney diseases. Mucilage of seeds is used in tumors and in removing dust particles firom the eyes, among others. ... 

Traditional Medicine. Fennel fruits and oil are reportedly used as a stomachic and as a carminative in treating flatulence and other stomach troubles, as well as for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract. ... 

Traditional Medicine. Used as a diuretic, stomachic, expectorant, and emmenagogue. Conditions for which it is used include digestive problems, flatulence, gastric catarrh, skin problems, and menstrual difficulties. 

The drug is used in rheumatism and bronchial catarrh. It is considered a tonic, stomachic, carminative, and stimulant and is used as a fragrant adjunct to complex preparations and also in cough and digestive mixtures. Its chief use is for clearing the voice. The drug has an expectorant action and is useful in many respiratory ailments, especially of children. 

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