Ruprecht's storkbill

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 30.01.2025

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Synonym(s)

Divine Mercy Weed; Geranium robertianum

Definition
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Ruprecht's cranesbill is an approximately 40 cm tall herbaceous plant from the cranesbill family. The plant is native to southern and eastern Europe.

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Not medically recognized, the herb, Herba Geranii Robertiani, is used in folk medicine as an astringent. Empirical medicine: women's ailments, diarrhea, toothache, wounds and bruises, fever, gout, kidney problems, lung problems, herpes simplex, nosebleeds, also as an insect repellent.

Geranium robertianum extract, an extract from the Ruprecht's cranesbill, is used in cosmetic formulations.

Ingredient(s)
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Essential oil, geraniin (bitter substance), tannins, ellagic acid

Literature
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