Stem plant
Poaceae, Common couch grass.
Medicinal drug
Graminis rhizoma – Common couch grass rhizome: the whole or cut rhizome, freed from the secondary roots, washed and dried Beauv. ( Gould (PhEur).
Preparations
- Kidney and bladder teas
- Kidney and bladder lozenges
Ingredients
- Mucilage
- Polysaccharides: triticin
- Essential oil
- Saponins
Effects
- Diuretic
- Antimicrobial (essential oil)
Areas of application
Flushing therapy for urinary tract infections, such as cystitis.
Dosage
As an infusion, daily dose 6-9 g.
Adverse effects
None stated.
