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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dried above-ground parts of the hernial herb. Extract obtained from the herbage of Herniaria glabra (Smooth hernia) and Herniaria hirsuta (Hairy hernia) (Off.: DAC and ÖAB90).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: increase urine volume, flushing of the urinary tract for mild urinary tract complaintsCommission
E: Null monograph

until now mainly used in folk medicine.

see also under Herba herniaria

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy and lactation, children and adolescents < 18 years due to lack of data. Allergy to any of the ingredients.

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  1. Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p 672.
  2. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/bruchkraut.php
  3. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-herniaria-glabra-l-h-hirsuta-l-h-incana-lam-herba_en.pdf

Last updated on: 05.09.2021