Restharrow
Ononis spinosa
A mild diuretic root used in folk medicine to flush the urinary tract.
Traditional use (european-folk): A mild diuretic root used in folk medicine to flush the urinary tract.
A mild diuretic root used in folk medicine to flush the urinary tract.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A mild diuretic root used in folk medicine to flush the urinary tract.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Drink plenty of water; avoid with fluid-retention from heart/kidney disease without advice.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Drink plenty of water; avoid with fluid-retention from heart/kidney disease without advice.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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