Maternal tincture Lythrum Salicaria/Purple Loosestrife/Lithrin with a dropper

Το βάμμα Salicaria, παρασκευασμένο από το φυτό Lythrum salicaria γνωστό και ως Λυθρίνι, χρησιμοποιείται παραδοσιακά στη φυτοθεραπεία για την αντιμετώπιση διαταραχών του γαστρεντερικού και ουροποιητικού συστήματος. Το φυτό ανήκει στην οικογένεια Lythraceae και είναι πλούσιο σε τανίνες και φλαβονοειδή, τα οποία προσδίδουν τις θεραπευτικές του ιδιότητες.

Chemical Composition

Salicaria tincture contains the following active ingredients:

• Tannins: Ingredients with astringent action, particularly beneficial for treating diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Flavonoids: Like the quercetin and the kaempferol, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Anthraquinones: They contribute to the slight laxative effect of the plant.
• Polysaccharides: Substances with immunomodulatory properties.

Pharmacological Properties

1. Astringent Action: The tannins contained in the tincture help tighten tissues, which makes it excellent for treating diarrhea and intestinal inflammation.
2. Antidiarrheal Action: It is often used to treat acute and chronic diarrhea, as well as inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as colitis.
3. Anti-inflammatory Action: Flavonoid compounds reduce inflammation in tissues, which is particularly useful in cases of cystitis and other inflammatory diseases of the urinary system.
4. Antimicrobial Action: Salicaria tincture has mild antiseptic properties, useful for combating pathogenic microorganisms that cause gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections.

Indications

• Diarrhea: Salicaria tincture is used to treat diarrhea, whether acute or chronic, as well as to improve symptoms in cases of colitis.
• Gastrointestinal Inflammations: It is used to soothe inflammation of the gastrointestinal system, such as gastritis and enterocolitis.
• Urinary tract infections: The tincture may help in cases of urinary tract infections and inflammations of the urinary system, such as cystitis.
• Light Bleeding: Traditionally used to treat minor bleeding, both external and internal (e.g. hemorrhoids).

Dosage

15-20 σταγόνες βάμματος, διαλυμένες σε λίγο νερό ή αφέψημα, 1-2 φορές την ημέρα. 

Precautions

• Avoidance in Cases of Constipation: Due to its astringent action, the tincture is not recommended for people suffering from constipation.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
• Hypersensitivity: People with hypersensitivity to the plant's components should avoid use.

The tincture Purple loosestrife is a natural pharmaceutical preparation used primarily to treat diarrhea, gastrointestinal inflammation, and urinary tract infections. Thanks to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, it offers effective relief for a number of digestive and urinary tract ailments.