Gastrointestinal tract diseases, at least once in a lifetime, have been encountered by every person. Stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and other ailments of this system knock out of the rut, cause a certain discomfort. Such diseases can be treated both with medications and natural ones, such as the gastrointestinal collection Fitogastrol. Despite the fact that this is a herbal collection, before using it, you should consult a doctor, since each herb has certain indications and contraindications, it can cause a number of side effects.
"Fitogastrol" (gastrointestinal collection): composition
Plant collection consists of five herbs taken in the same amount (20% of the total mass), these are:
- chamomile flowers;
- peppermint leaves;
- Dill seeds;
- rhizomes of calamus;
- liquorice root.
The Latin name of the drug is Phytogastrol (gastro-intestinal species). The product is a finely ground herbal powder of a tan shade interspersed with different colors. It has a strong bitter-sweet taste, has a bright specific smell.
Available in 2.0 gram filter bags. In paper packaging are 20 bags and instructions for use. The gastrointestinal collection Fitogastrol is also sold in loose form. A photo of the appearance of the package is below.
Pharmacological action of herbal remedies
"Fitogastrol" refers to herbal products. Relieves cramps, the inflammatory process, helps to eliminate bile from the body. The collection contains five herbs. This composition of plants allows you to achieve the maximum effect in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Chamomile effectively fights stomach and intestinal ailments . This is an excellent choleretic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It acts gently and delicately, therefore it is allowed for use not only by adults, but also by children from the first year of life.
Peppermint improves the digestion process, has a sedative and analgesic effect. It has an antiemetic and anti-inflammatory effect. Contraindicated in people with low blood pressure, pregnant and lactating women. Exceeding the dose causes drowsiness.
Seeds of odorous dill relax the intestines and normalize the digestive process. They are characterized by diuretic, antiseptic, choleretic effects, inhibit the development of putrefactive processes in the stomach and rid the body of toxins. Seeds also stimulate the production of gastric juice, relieve spasms in the peritoneum, give a good result in the treatment of diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. These include flatulence, constipation, colitis, etc.
Calamus root has antispasmodic, antiseptic and wound healing properties, enhances appetite and activates the production of gastric juice. It is prescribed for flatulence, achilles and intestinal colic. It is also used for diseases of the kidneys, duodenum, liver, bladder and stomach. Calamus root relieves cramps in the muscles and helps with nervous disorders. You can not take it during pregnancy, increased gastric acidity, acute inflammation of the internal organs and with bleeding of any genesis.
Licorice rhizome gives anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic and laxative effect. It is also characterized by enveloping, expectorant and anti-allergic effects. It is a reliable assistant in the fight against various bacteria, germs and viruses. It is prescribed for damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, and an ulcer. Licorice helps with colitis and gastritis with high acidity of the gastric environment, a positive effect is its use in inflammatory processes in the kidneys, adrenal glands, and urinary bladder. Licorice root is indicated for diseases of the liver, biliary tract.
More than once proved its effectiveness in the fight against diseases of the peritoneum "Fitogastrol" (gastrointestinal collection). The harm and benefits of its use depend entirely on the extent to which the patient complies with all the doctor's prescriptions.
Indications for the use of the collection
Gastrointestinal collection “Fitogastrol” is indicated in the complex treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal environment and liver, such as chronic colitis, spasmodic processes of smooth muscles, gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers and hepatitis with gastrointestinal disorders, flatulence.
Contraindications to the use of "Fitogastrol"
A ban on the use of herbal remedies is an allergy to certain components of the drug, calculous cholecystitis, exacerbation of a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, children under twelve years of age.
Do not take the gastrointestinal collection "Fitogastrol" during pregnancy and lactation due to the lack of knowledge of its effects on the female body during this period.
Method of preparation and consumption doses
"Fitogastrol" (gastrointestinal collection) is brewed as follows. A tablespoon of a mixture of dry plants (5 g) should be put in an enamel container and pour a glass (200 ml) of hot boiled water. Close everything with a lid and keep in a water bath for about fifteen minutes. Cool at room temperature for forty-five minutes. Strain and squeeze out water from the remains of herbal raw materials. Infusion to add settled boiled water to 200 ml.
Use a herbal potion should be three times a day for 1/3 of a glass half an hour before a meal. The duration of the course of therapy is determined by the attending physician. Each time before use, the infusion should be shaken.
If the herbal preparation is packaged in filter bags, then to prepare the infusion two packets are placed in a glass or enamel container and pour a glass of boiling water (about 200 ml). The grass should be insisted for fifteen minutes under the lid, then, pressing the filter bags with a spoon, squeeze out the liquid formed in them and finally wring it out well. The volume of the solution must be brought to 200 ml. Drink vegetable infusion 2-3 times a day for half a cup half an hour before a meal. The duration of treatment depends on the type of disease and is controlled by a doctor.
Special instructions for the treatment process
To date, there have been no cases of overdose with the Fitogastrol drug (gastrointestinal collection). The instruction does not provide data on the interaction of a herbal remedy with other medicinal and natural preparations. Also, its effect on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms has not been studied.
Prepared for use, the infusion should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than two days. Grass should not be used after the expiration date. Before using a herbal preparation, you should consult your doctor, as any medicinal herb has contraindications.
Packaging "Fitogastrol" should be stored in a dry place and protected from direct sunlight.
Side effect
Gastrointestinal collection "Fitogastrol" practically does not cause side effects. An exception may be excessive sensitivity to one of the components of the drug. In the event of an allergic reaction, the intake of herbal collection should be discontinued.
Cases of overdose, even with prolonged use, did not occur.
Plant Harvest Cost
Gastrointestinal collection "Fitogastrol" is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Its average cost varies around 50 rubles for 50 g of dry grass and about 60 rubles per box with 20 filter bags.
"Fitogastrol" (gastrointestinal collection): reviews
The gastrointestinal collection has earned many rave reviews. People take it for problems of the gastrointestinal tract, such as flatulence, colic, pain in the stomach. They say that it quickly restores the intestines, normalizes digestion and stool, and saves from heartburn, even when other remedies are powerless. Some patients after a month of daily use cured an ulcer with it (in combination with other drugs). It relieves from holiday overeating gently, gently removing all the symptoms accompanying it, ranging from heaviness in the stomach to constipation, rumbling.
Not everyone likes the slightly bitter taste of the infusion, but it can be softened by adding honey and sugar. Many drink a healing infusion twice a day and advise, before using chemical preparations, to try to cure their body with natural and inexpensive means, such as Fitogastrol. It is argued that in order for the effect to be positive, it is necessary to drink a collection of at least ten days. Despite this, many drink it as necessary, "when it is pressed." Many people keep it in their medicine cabinet as a lifesaver, in case the stomach aches or the stomach becomes swollen, especially since the shelf life of the herb is quite long and is two years.
For people with serious diseases of the stomach and intestines, these herbs have become real helpers, eliminated health problems. In addition to a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, this collection gently sanitizes the entire body, simultaneously eliminating inflammatory processes in other organs.
Despite the effectiveness of the gastrointestinal collection, it should not be prescribed for yourself, but you should consult a doctor before using a herbal remedy.