Indications

Urinary
• urinary tract infections (adjunctive herb)
• interstitial cystitis
• urolithiasis
• urinary incontinence
• enuresis

Musculoskeletal
• connective tissue problems (hair, nails, tendons, ligaments)
• chronic tendonitis
• chronic bursitis

Other
• chilblains
• brittle fingernails (onychorrhexis )

Actions

• Astringent
• Diuretic
• Vulnerary

Constituents

• Saponins
• Silica
• Mucilage

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 1-3 ml tid
• Decoction (dried herb): 1-2 tsp tid

Safety

Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

References

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Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002