Juniper fruit, packet, 50g

Composition

Juniper fruit.

Fruits contain essential oils,

sugars,

flavonoids,

organic acids,

resins and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological action

The infusion has diuretic (diuretic), anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

Indications

In the complex therapy of edematous syndrome (with heart failure, kidney and / or liver failure), cystitis.

Contraindications

-Hypersensitivity to the drug; 

– acute inflammatory kidney diseases;

– pregnancy;

– breast-feeding period;

– children under 18 years of age.

Side effects

Possible allergic reactions.

Interaction

Not described.

How to take, course of use and dosage

About 10 g (1 tablespoon) of fruit is placed in an enamel dish,200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water is poured, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out.

The volume of the resulting infusion is brought with boiled water to 200 ml.

Take inside 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day after meals.

The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.

It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

Overdose

In case of overdose (simultaneous use of the drug in a dose exceeding the daily dose by 5 times), renal function may be impaired (fever, urination disorder, blood in the urine); dyspepsia, tachycardia, increased blood pressure.

You should immediately consult a doctor.

Treatment is symptomatic.

Special instructions

If the drug is used for 2 weeks and there is no effect, you should consult a doctor.

Do not use the drug for more than 4 weeks without consulting the patient with a doctor.

Form of production

Fruits with a diameter of 6-9 mm, spherical, often slightly depressed on the sides, smooth, shiny, less often matte.

The color of the fruit outside is almost black or purple with a brownish tinge, sometimes with a gray-blue waxy coating; pulp-greenish-brown; seeds-yellowish-brown.

The smell is peculiar, fragrant.

The taste of water extraction is sweet and spicy.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light.

Shelf

life is 3 years.

Active ingredient

Juniper fruit

Dosage form

vegetable raw materials

Description

For adults

Indications

Heart Failure