Medicinal Plants : Parietaria diffusa

Name

Biological Name

Parietaria diffusa
Urticaceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Active Compounds

Flavonoids; 3-glucosides & 3-rhamnosides of quercitin, kaempferol & isorhamnetin; 3-sophorosides of quercitin & kaempferol; 3-neohesperidosides of kaempferol & isorhamnetin

Glucoproteins

Bitter principle

Tannin.

Remedies For

Diuretic, demulcent.

Pellitory of the Wall may be used in the treatment of any inflammation of the urinary tract and especially where soothing of inflammation is needed. Used for cystitis and pyelitis. It is a good general diuretic which is used to relieve water retention where it is due to kidney-based causes. Used in the treatment of kidney stone or gravel.

Combinations : It combines well with Parsley Piert, Buchu, Bearberry or Juniper.

Dosage

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.

Tincture: Take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.

Safety

No information.