Herba herniariae

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 03.09.2021

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Synonym(s)

Crackweed; Tausendkorn; Unwort

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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 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

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.

  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

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Last updated on: 03.09.2021

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles