Rupturewort
OTHER NAME(S): Bruchkraut, Flax Weed, Herniaire, Herniaire Hirsute, Herniaire Glabre, Herniariae Herba, Herniary, Herras lehjer, Stonebreaker, Herniaria glabra, Herniaria hirsuta, Herniaria, Turquette
Overview
Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra) is a plant found in Europe and Russia. The parts that grow above the ground have been used to make medicine.
Rupturewort contains chemicals that might help stop spasms. It might also increase the loss of water from the body through the urine.
Rupturewort is used for urinary tract disorders, lung problems, pain and swelling, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Rupturewort overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rupturewort is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rupturewort is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rupturewort is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rupturewort is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rupturewort 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 RupturewortRupturewort might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking rupturewort 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 rupturewort 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
- Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Ammor K, Bousta D, Jennan S, Bennani B, Chaqroune A, Mahjoubi F. Phytochemical screening, polyphenols content, antioxidant power, and antibacterial activity of Herniaria hirsuta from Morocco. ScientificWorldJournal. 2018;2018:7470384.
- Hakim EM, Sivak KV, Kaukhova IE. Evaluation of the diuretic effect of crude ethanol and saponin-rich extracts of Herniaria glabra L. in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Jun 12;273:113942.