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Latin name: Herniaria glabra
Other names: Flax Weed, Herniary
Rupturewort is A Remedy For
Used in the past for hernias and kidney stones, today Rupturewort is taken primarily for urinary tract infections. It has also been used for respiratory disorders, nerve inflammation, gout, and rheumatism. For none of these problems, however, does it show any proven effectiveness.
What Is Rupturewort; Why Rupturewort Works
Belief in Rupturewort’s efficacy is centuries old. A treatise written in 1597 recommends the herb for hernias and observes that “the powder thereof, taken with wine … wasteth away the stones in the kidney and expelleth them.” The herb is still thought to increase urination and relieve spasms, but scientists have yet to verify these effects.
A tiny shrub–only 6 inches high–Rupturewort is found in the temperate and southern regions of Europe and Russia. It produces small yellow-white flowers that grow in clusters of 7 to 10. Only the above-ground parts of the plant are considered medicinal.
Avoid Rupturewort If…
No known medical conditions preclude the use of Rupturewort.
Special Cautions
At customary dosage levels, Rupturewort poses no risks.
Possible Drug Interactions
No interactions have been reported.
Special Information If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
No harmful effects are known.
How To Prepare Rupturewort
Produced in crushed and extract form, Rupturewort is usually taken as tea. To prepare the tea, combine 1.5 grams (about 1 teaspoonful) of crushed Rupturewort with cold water, bring briefly to a boil, steep for 5 minutes, and strain.
Typical Rupturewort Dosage
As a flushing-out therapy for urinary infections, take 1 cup of tea 2 to 3 times daily.
Overdosage
No information on overdosage is available.
Source Citation: “Rupturewort.” The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies. David W. Sifton, Editor in chief. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., A Thomson Healthcare Company, Fall 2004.
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