The Impact of Bryophyllum on Preterm Delivery

Summary

The purpose of this study is whether Bryophyllum is more effective and has less side effects than traditional labor inhibitors in preventing preterm delivery.

Timeline

Start

2004-07

Primary completion

2009-07

Completion

2009-07

Publications

• Background Plangger N, Rist L, Zimmermann R, von Mandach U. Intravenous tocolysis with Bryophyllum pinnatum is better tolerated than beta-agonist application. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2006 Feb 1;124(2):168-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2005.05.013. Epub 2005 Jul 26.
• Background Gwehenberger B, Rist L, Huch R, von Mandach U. Effect of Bryophyllum pinnatum versus fenoterol on uterine contractility. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Apr 15;113(2):164-71. doi: 10.1016/S0301-2115(03)00370-1.
• Background Vilaghy I. [Decreasing the rate of premature delivery with phytotherapy--results from general practice]. Ther Umsch. 2002 Dec;59(12):696-701. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930.59.12.696. German.

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