Synonym(s)
Crackweed; Tausendkorn; Unwort
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 urinary volume, flushing of the urinary tract for mild urinary tract symptomsCommission
E: Null monograph.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
3-10% triterpene saponins (bidesmosides of medicagenic acid and gypsogenic acid), 0.2% flavonylglycosides, 0.8% coumarins such as herniarin, tannins, essential oil
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Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
urinary tract disinfectant, weak diuretic
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.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p 672.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/bruchkraut.php
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