PDR for Herbal Medicines

624 /QUEBRACHO PDR FOR HERBAL MEDICINES

but there are no studies available on the effect of the whole

drug.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Unproven Uses: Internal folk medicine uses of Quebracho

include bronchial asthma, breathing difficulties, bronchitis,

fever, cramps and loss of appetite.

Homeopathic Uses: Uses in homeopathy are primarily

chronic respiratory tract conditions with accompanying

breathing difficulties.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper

administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Side ef-

fects can include, among others, salivation, headache,

outbreaks of sweating, vertigo, stupor and sleepiness.

OVERDOSAGE

Intakes of larger-than-recommended therapeutic dosages

lead to queasiness and vomiting.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: The drug is available in extract and

powder form, and is often used in combination bronchial

preparations. However, it is rarely used as a^drug in asthma

remedies.

How Supplied: Commercial pharmaceutical preparations

include powder, tablets, coated tablets, drops and elixir.

Preparation: Quebracho tincture is a 1:5 (ethanol 70%)

combination.

Daily Dosage: A single dose of the drug is 1 to 2 g.

(Recommended daily amount not specified.)

Homeopathic Dosage: 5 to 10 drops, 1 tablet, 5 to 10

globules, 1 to 3 times daily or 1 ml injection solution sc

twice weekly (HABI).

Storage: Keep the drug in tightly sealed containers.

LITERATURE

Biemann K et al., J Am Chem Soc 85:631. 1963.

Jemec GB, Hausen BM, Contact dermatitis from Brazilian box

tree wood (Aspidosperma sp.). Contact Dermatitis, 25:58-60,

1991.

Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Ed), Hagers

Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6

(Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-

1994.

Lyon RL et al., (1973) J Pharm Sci 62: 218.

Markey S et al.. Tetrahedron Lett 157. 1967.

Willaman JJ, Hui-Li L, (1970) Lloydia 33 (3A): 1.

Wilson E et al., Rev farm (Buenos Aires) 125:9, 1983.

Further information in:

Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers

Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6

(Drogen): Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-

1994.

m

Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used

in Food Drugs, Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York

1980.

Lewin L, Gifte und Vergiftungen, 6. Aufl., Nachdruck, Haug

Verlag. Heidelberg 1992.

Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen .Arzneimittel, Bde 1-3,

Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979.

Makkar HP, Blummel M, Becker K, Formation of complexes

between polyvinyl pyrrolidones or polyethylene glycols and

tannins and their implication in gas production and true

digestibility in in vitro techniques. Br J Nutr, 73:897-913, 1995.

Roth L, Daunderer M, Kormann K: Giftpflanzen, Pflanzengifte,

4. Aufl., Ecomed Fachverlag Landsberg Lech 1993.
   Steinegger E, Hansel R, Pharmakognosie, 5. Aufl., Springer
   Verlag Heidelberg 1992.
   Teuscher E, Biogene Arzneimittel, 5. Aufl., Wiss. Verlagsges.
   Stuttgart 1997.
   Wichtl M (Hrsg.), Teedrogen, 4. Aufl., Wiss. Verlagsges. ™
   Stuttgart 1997.

Quercus infectoria

See Oak Gall

Quercus robur

See Oak

Quillaja

Quillaja saponaria

DESCRIPTION

Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part is the inner bark.

Flower and Fruit: The terminal inflorescence consists of

white androgynous flowers with a calyx and corolla but no

epicalyx. They are arranged in groups of 3 to 5 on the

peduncle. The flower head is 5-lobed, splayed flat and

formed into a disc on the upper surface. The many-seeded

carpels spread into a star shape in the ripe fruit. The seeds

are winged with little or no endosperm.