Efficacy of a linseed mucilage preparation in patients with functional upper abdominal complaints

Author(s): Müller, A., Schöllig, H.

Abstract: A pilot study to estimate the efficacy and tolerance of a linseed mucilage preparation was carried out on patients with functional upper abdominal complaints. 70 patients who had qualified for the study received the linseed preparation for three days. Before and after treatment, a gastrointestinal symptom score was assessed, determined as the sum of individual symptoms. The total score was significantly reduced from a mean value of 20.19 ± 6.03 to 13.20 ± 3.30 (p < 0.01). Each individual symptom was reduced on average, the largest reductions being observed for the sensation of pressure (41.5 %) and the sensation of repletion (36.8%). All patients except three experienced improvements. The global assessment of efficacy and tolerance was rated in most cases as very good. No undesired drug-related side-effects were observed. Although the effect of linseed mucilage is known from Tradition, this study objectively demonstrated symptom relief in patients with functional upper abdominal complaints.

Keyword(s): Linseed

Zurück | Weiter