Desmodium
Major hepatoprotector
Major hepatoprotector
Overview
Major hepatoprotector
Latin name : Desmodium adscendens
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Parties aeriennes
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, extrait sec, gelule, eps
- Active Compounds
- saponines, alcaloides indoliques, flavonoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Hepatoprotective
- Liver regenerating
- Anti-allergic
- Bronchodilator
Indications
- Viral hepatitis
- Chemotherapy
- Liver intoxication
- Asthma
Recommended Dosage
6-10 g dried plant daily as decoction
Contraindications
- None known at therapeutic doses
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended