Family
- Poaceae
Components
- Potassium salts
- Mucilages
- Saponins
- Tannins
- Polysaccharides (fructans: fructose, inulin, triticin)
- Polyols (mannitol, inositol)
- Silicic acid, vanillic acid, malic acid
- Traces of essential oils (agropyrene, thymol, carvacrol)
Parts used
- The parts of the plant used are the rhizomes (harvested throughout the year) and the shoots.
Properties
- Diuretic
- Draining
- Purifying
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Anti-itching
- Emollient
- Hypoglycaemic
- Antitussive
Indications
- Infections and inflammations of the urinary tract: urethritis, cystitis
- Nephrolithiasis (kidney, ureter, bladder stones)
- Renal colic
- Prostatitis
- Gout
- Rheumatism
- Hepatic colic
- Gallstones
- Jaundice
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Inflammation of the digestive system (intestines and stomach)
- Constipation
- Sore throat
- Uric acid
Side effects
Excessive consumption may cause
- Loss of potassium (due to the diuretic effect)
- Stomach pain, cramps and diarrhoea
Contraindications
Not recommended for:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children due to lack of scientific evidence.
- Allergy to plants of the Poaceae and Gramineae families.
Interactions
Use cautiously in people with:
- Oedema associated with heart or kidney failure (always seek medical advice)
- Hypoglycaemic treatment to avoid additive effect
- Treatment with diuretics to avoid additive effects
How to use
- Decoction: 20 to 30 grams of dried rhizome per litre of water, 2 to 3 cups per day.
- Herbal tea/infusion: the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of the plant per cup of hot water, 2 to 3 cups a day.
- Mother tincture: dilute 10 to 20 drops in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times a day (avoid at night)
- Capsule: see product recommendations according to the dosage of the powder: 1 to 2 grams of powder in a large glass of water, 3 times a day (avoid at night)
- Raw juice: You can add the buds and leaves to your homemade raw juice with an extractor.
- Liquid extract: 10 to 30 drops, 2 to 4 times a day
It is advisable not to exceed a curing time of 4 weeks.