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Herba Origani
Contraindications
If signs of hypersensitivity reactions appear (rash, pruritus, urticaria,
swelling of mouth and skin) Herba Origani must not be used again.
Precautions
General
No information was found.
Drug and laboratory test interactions
No information was found.
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility
No information was found.
Pregnancy
Ingestion of strong (concentrated) teas made with Herba Origani may
cause uterine contractions. Women should avoid taking the herb during
pregnancy and lactation (72).
Nursing mothers
See Pregnancy.
Paediatric use
No information was found.
Drug interactions
No information was found.
Dosage forms
Comminuted herb for infusion.
Posology
(Unless otherwise indicated)
Internal use. As an infusion: one tablespoon of an infusion (10 g of dried
herb in 200 ml boiling water for 15–20 minutes) three times daily before
meals (73). Tincture: 1 ml of a tincture (10 g of dried herb in 150 ml 70%
ethanol) three times daily (74).
External use. As a compress, cataplasm or gargle: add 20–30 g of herb to
200 ml of boiling water for a direct application (75).
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