Ther Umsch. 2002 Dec; 59(12): 696-701.

[Decreasing the rate of premature delivery with phytotherapy--results from general practice]

VilÃ ghy I.

FMH f�r Gyn�kologie und Geburtshilfe, Hauptstrasse 56, CH-4132 Muttenz.

The paper discusses analysis of data obtained from a 23 years obstetric practice period with special reference to tocolysis and premature delivery. 253 patients were subjected to tocolysis out of the 1622 deliveries. There were 29 premature deliveries which gives a 1.8% rate. Major breakthrough in the success of tocolytic treatment could be attributed to the introduction and use of the phytopharmacon Bryophyllum. In the period between 1977 to 1983--the Partusisten tocolytic treatment period--the frequency has been reduced to 6.2%. Following the introduction of Bryophyllum this frequency has been reduced to 1.07%. Majority of the cases responded well to the outpatient oral Bryophyllum tocolysis combined with a part-time bedrest. The above described preventive measure in turn would result in a significant decrease of the expenses.