Rupturewort
Herniaria glabra
Other names: Smooth rupturewort, herniary, Herniariae herba
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Safety information
Safety information
Toxicity: Low at monograph doses; contains saponins (potential GI/mucosal irritation in excess). Use limited to the dried, comminuted flowering herb per monograph.
Contraindications: Conditions where reduced fluid intake is required (e.g. severe cardiac/renal disease); not established for pregnancy/lactation or children <18; hypersensitivity.
Interactions: None firmly established; general caution with diuretics (additive aquaresis).
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Not established for pregnancy/lactation (traditional-use restriction).
Evidence level
Documented in systematic traditional medicine literature.
Preparations
infusion · flowering aerial parts
Part used: flowering aerial parts
Traditional use: minor urinary-tract complaints / increase urine flow
Proposed mechanism: aquaretic (saponin/phenolic)
Dosage note (descriptive only): drink with plenty of fluid; adults only per monograph
Associated conditions
Nutritional notes
Not a food
Healing traditions
Sources (3)
- Comparison of Phenolic Metabolites … Herniaria L. Species … Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities In Vitro (PMC)
- EU herbal monograph on Herniaria glabra L., H. hirsuta L., H. incana Lam., herba (final) — EMA/HMPC, 2019 (EN)
- Herniariae herba — herbal medicinal product — EMA (EN)