Spiny restharrow
Scientific names: Ononis spinosa
Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae
Alternate names: Arrête-Bœuf, Asnillo, Balomaga, Bougraine, Bougrande, Bougratte, Bugrane, Bugrane Commune, Bugrane Épineuse, Cammock, Detiene Bueyes, Espinilla, Gatilla, Gatuna, Gatuña, Ground Furze, Hauhechelwurzel, Herbe aux Ânes, Hierba Toro, Land Whin, Ononidis Radix, Peine de Asno, Petty Whin, Quiebra Arados, Restharrow, Stay Plough, Stinking Tommy, Wild Liquorice
Background
Spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa) is a flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. It's traditionally used for kidney and bladder problems.
Spiny restharrow contains chemicals that might help the body get rid of extra fluids by increasing urine production.
People take spiny restharrow for UTIs, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Spiny restharrow contains chemicals that might help the body get rid of extra fluids by increasing urine production.
People take spiny restharrow for UTIs, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Spiny restharrow is possibly safe when used for up to 7 days. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spiny restharrow is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using spiny restharrow for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of spiny restharrow might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Lithium
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Spiny restharrow might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking spiny restharrow might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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