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The 'bald crab' is a ground-covering, annual or perennial herbaceous plant of the clove family (Caryophyllaceae). It is native to the temperate latitudes of Europe and Western Asia and reaches a height of 5 cm. Its stems are typically 5 to 15 cm long and the light green leaves have a smooth surface. They are small, smooth-edged, elongated, ovate. They flower from June to September, and the flowers are greenish-white in colour.
Together with the "hairy fernia", Hernaria glabra is the parent plant of Herba Herniariae, the DAC and ÖAB90 official urinal weed.
NaturopathyThis section has been translated automatically.
Hernaria glabra is used in naturopathy as a weak diuretic and urinary disinfectant.
Homeopathically, Herniaria glabra (HAB1), the fresh flowering herb, is used.
Herniaria glabra extract (INCI)is the herb extract used in cosmetic formulations. It has an astringent and skin caring effect.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles