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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.

oagulants

» 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.

l Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.