Stem plant
Fabaceae, thorny knapweed.
Medicinal drug
Ononidis radix – Hauhechelwurzel: The whole or cut, dried root of L. (PhEur).
Preparations
- Ononidis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Ononidis radicis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Ononidis tinctura
- Kidney and bladder teas
- Kidney and bladder lozenges
Ingredients
- Flavonoids
- Essential oil
Effects
Diuretic
Indications
Flushing therapy for urinary tract infections, cystitis.
Dosage
As an infusion, daily dose 6-12 g.
