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Table 2 Traditional preparation of plant infusions for the treatment of diarrhea in Poland

From: Neutralization of cholera toxin by Rosaceae family plant extracts

Plant

Common Name

Used part

dry material weight [g]

Added water [mL]

Concentration (g) / litera

Infusion preparation

Daily oral doses

References

Agrimonia eupatoria L.

agrimony

aerial parts

1.5–4

≤ 250

6–16

The stated amount of boiling water is poured over the dry plant powder, covered and incubated for 15 min to 8 h

2–3

[26, 27]

Rubus fruticosus L.

blackberry

leaves

1–2

250

4–8

3b

[28]

Rubus idaeus L.

raspberry

leaves

1.5–8

150

10–53.3

2–3

[25, 27]

Rosa canina L.

rosehip

fruit

2–5

150

13.3–33.3

≥ 3

[24, 27]

Fragaria vesca L.

wild strawberry

leaves

1–2

250

4–8

3b

[27, 28]

  1. aEquivalent amount of dry plant material per liter of hot water to produce a traditional preparation
  2. bRecommended dose for children is 80–125 mL