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herb
Herniaria glabra (Rupturewort)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Herniaria glabra
synonyms: rupturewort, smooth rupturewort
part(s) used: fresh herb
qualities:
affinities:
actions: antispasmodic, diuretic
dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy: ureter and bladder spasticity
toxicity: 0
» contraindicated in patients on salicylates or other anticoagulants
» coumarins may result in mild toxic syndrome; no cases have been reported (Duke, p. 557)
constituents: saponins, alkaloids, volatile oil
footnotes
Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.