Spiny Restharrow
OTHER NAME(S): Arrête-Bœuf, Asnillo, Balomaga, Bougraine, Bougrande, Bougratte, Bugrane, Bugrane Commune, Cammock, Detiene Bueyes, Espinilla, Gatilla, Gatuna, Gatuña, Ground Furze, Hauhechelwurzel, Herbe aux Ânes, Hierba Toro, Land Whin, Ononidis Radix, Peine de Asno, Petty Whin, Quiebra Arados, Restharrow, Stay Plough, Stinking Tommy, Wild Liquorice, Ononis spinosa, Rebrote Espinoso, Bugrane Épineuse
Overview
Spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa) is a flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. It's traditionally used for kidney and bladder problems.
Spiny restharrow contains chemicals that might help the body get rid of extra fluids by increasing urine production.
People take spiny restharrow for UTIs, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Spiny Restharrow overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Spiny restharrow is possibly safe when used for up to 7 days. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Spiny restharrow is possibly safe when used for up to 7 days. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spiny restharrow is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Lithium interacts with Spiny RestharrowSpiny restharrow might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking spiny restharrow might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of spiny restharrow might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Vahlensieck W, Lorenz H, Schumacher-Stimpfl A, Fischer R, Naber KG. Effect of a herbal therapy on clinical symptoms of acute lower uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial. Antibiotics (Basel). 2019;8(4):256.
- Manal Ahmad A, Yasser Ibrahim K, Manal Mohammad A. Efficacy of extract from Ononis spinosa L. on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats. J Tradit Chin Med. 2021 Apr;41(2):270-275.
- Stojkovic D, Drakulic D, Gasic U, et al. Ononis spinosa L., an edible and medicinal plant: UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap/MS chemical profiling and biological activities of the herbal extract. Food Funct. 2020;11(8):7138-7151.
- Orlando G, Chiavaroli A, Ferrante C, et al. Protective effects induced by the food supplement Fluxonorm® in the lower urinary tract. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021;25(7):3074-3082.