Ononidis radix
Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Ononidis radix, also called hay root, is a drug monographed by several commissions (Commission E, ESCOP) and used in herbal medicinal products for the preventive treatment (flushing therapy) of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. The drug consists of whole or cut dried roots of the plant.
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: increase the volume of urine, irrigation of the urinary tract, for mild urinary symptomsESCOP monograph
: irrigation of the urinary tract in inflammatory diseases, for kidney gravel, for urinary tract infectionsCommission
E monograph: irrigation in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract, for the prevention and treatment of kidney gravel.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Ononidis radix contains isoflavonoids (ononin), flavonoids, small amounts of essential oil, triterpenes (including alpha-onocerine).
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
The hypocrite root has diuretic effects.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Ononidis radix is used for the preventive treatment of renal gravel and as a flushing therapy for inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
The usual daily dose is between 6 and 12 g and is used for infusions or other galenic preparations for ingestion.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known adverse effects.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
In case of existing edema due to impaired cardiac and renal activity should refrain from taking. Allergy to any of the ingredients, children under 12 years, no data for lactation and pregnancy.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
During a flushing therapy, care must be taken to ensure a sufficient fluid intake of at least 2 l/day.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schilcher H (2016) Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag, Munich, p. 155 f.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/hauhechel.php
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-ononis-spinosa-l-radix_en.pdf