Hernaria glabra

The "bare-leaved rupturewort" is a ground-covering, annual or perennial herbaceous plant from the clove family (Caryophyllaceae). It is native to the temperate latitudes of Europe and western Asia and reaches a height of 5 cm. Its stems are typically 5 to 15 cm long and the light green leaves have a smooth surface. They are small, smooth-edged, elongated and ovate. They bloom from June to September and the flowers are greenish-white in color.

Together with the "hairy rupturewort", Hernaria glabra is the parent plant of Herba Herniariae, the official urinary herb according to DAC and ÖAB.

Herniaria glabra is usednaturopathically as a weak diuretic and urinary disinfectant.

Herniaria glabra (HAB1), the fresh flowering herb, is usedhomeopathically.
Herniariaglabra extract (INCI) is the herb extract used in cosmetic formulations. It has an astringent and skin caring effect.