Identification

Namepelargonium sidoides root

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Food Chemicals Codex Listed No

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryinformation only not used for fragrances or flavors
Recommendation for pelargonium sidoides root usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for pelargonium sidoides root flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

pelargonium sidoides root

Synonyms

south african geranium root umckaloabo root PubMed: The root extract of the medicinal plant Pelargonium sidoides is a potent HIV-1 attachment inhibitor. PubMed: Evaluation of molecular chaperons Hsp72 and neuropeptide Y as characteristic markers of adaptogenic activity of plant extracts. PubMed: Can the Pelargonium sidoides root extract EPs® 7630 prevent asthma attacks during viral infections of the upper respiratory tract in children? PubMed: Adverse drug reactions for CAM and conventional drugs detected in a network of physicians certified to prescribe CAM drugs. PubMed: African geranium (EPs 7630), part I: a proprietary root extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) is found to be effective in resolving symptoms associated with the common cold in adults. PubMed: Evaluation of an aqueous-ethanolic extract from Pelargonium sidoides (EPs® 7630) for its activity against group A-streptococci adhesion to human HEp-2 epithelial cells. PubMed: Genetic alterations for increased coumarin production lead to metabolic changes in the medicinally important Pelargonium sidoides DC (Geraniaceae). PubMed: Efficacy of an aqueous Pelargonium sidoides extract against herpesvirus. PubMed: Aqueous ethanolic extract of the roots of Pelargonium sidoides--new scientific evidence for an old anti-infective phytopharmaceutical. PubMed: An extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) inhibits in situ adhesion of Helicobacter pylori to human stomach. PubMed: Liquid herbal drug preparation from the root of Pelargonium sidoides is effective against acute bronchitis: results of a double-blind study with 124 patients. PubMed: Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) inhibits the interactions of group A-streptococci and host epithelia in vitro. PubMed: Pharmacological profile of extracts of Pelargonium sidoides and their constituents.