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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Poria Cocos Skin

Wolfiporia extensa

Outer brown skin of the poria mushroom used in TCM specifically for its stronger diuretic and edema-resolving properties compared to the white inner flesh.

edema15–30g decoction
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Urinary

Prunus avium

Prunus avium

European cherry tree; stalks (peduncles) used as diuretic; bark for cough; fruit highly nutritious.

urinary conditions5-10g dried cherry stalks as tea or 2-3ml tincture
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Urinary

Prunus mahaleb

Prunus mahaleb

Mediterranean cherry whose wood and seeds are used in folk medicine for kidney stones and as flavoring.

Kidney stones in Mediterranean folk medicine5-10 g bark decoction
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Urinary

Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

Ayurvedic herb whose name means "one that renews the body." Primarily used as a natural diuretic for edema, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections.

Reducing edema and swelling3-6g powder daily
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Urinary

Punarnava Mishri

Boerhavia repens

Creeping variety of punarnava found throughout tropical Africa, Asia and Australia; used similarly to B. diffusa for diuretic and liver conditions.

Diuretic for edema3–5 g dried herb as tea; 500 mg extract 2x daily
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PR
Urinary

Pyrola Rotundifolia Herb

Pyrola rotundifolia

European forest herb used in folk medicine for urinary, kidney, and anti-inflammatory conditions similar to bearberry.

urinary antiseptic in European folk medicine2-4g dried leaf as tea
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Urinary

Qu Mai

Dianthus superbus

TCM herb that clears heat and promotes urination.

UTI6-10g in decoction daily
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Urinary

Restharrow

Ononis spinosa

European folk herb used as a diuretic for kidney stones, gout, and urinary conditions; traditional German Commission E approved herb.

Urinary gravelRoot tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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Urinary

Rupturewort

Herniaria glabra

European herb used since antiquity for urinary conditions, hernias, and respiratory complaints; approved in Germany for urinary spasms.

Urinary spasmsHerb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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Urinary

Salsola kali

Salsola kali

Annual succulent herb of salt flats and disturbed soils worldwide, used in traditional medicine of arid regions.

Traditional use in North Africa and Middle East as anti-inflammatoryTea: 5g dried herb per cup 2x/day
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Urinary

Sandalwood

Santalum album

Sacred Indian tree with alpha-santalol essential oil used in Ayurveda for skin, urinary, and spiritual.

Ayurvedic cooling urinary herbApply diluted oil topically; traditional paste on forehead; 1-2g powder
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Urinary

Sang Piao Xiao

Paratenodera sinensis

The egg case of the praying mantis used in TCM to astringently tonify kidney and treat bedwetting.

spermatorrhea4.5-9g daily
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SC
Urinary

Saururus chinensis

Saururus chinensis

Perennial aquatic herb of East Asia related to North American lizards tail, used in TCM and Chinese folk medicine.

Traditional TCM herb San Bai Cao for clearing heat and dampnessTea: 15-30g per day
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Urinary

Sea Holly

Eryngium maritimum

European coastal plant historically used as an aphrodisiac and diuretic; roots used for urinary and kidney conditions in European folk medicine.

Urinary disordersRoot decoction: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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Urinary

Serbian Juniper

Juniperus communis var. serbica

Juniper widespread across Balkans and Southeastern Europe used for urinary, digestive, and antimicrobial conditions.

urinary disinfectant in Serbian folk medicine1-2g dried berries as tea or 2-4ml tincture
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Urinary

Shi Wei

Pyrrosia lingua

TCM herb that promotes urination and stops urinary bleeding.

Urinary stones6-12g in decoction daily
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Urinary

Silene vulgaris

Silene vulgaris

European wildflower with edible young shoots; traditional uses for skin and urinary conditions.

urinary conditions2-3g dried herb as tea 2x/day
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SJ
Urinary

Spartium junceum

Spartium junceum

A Mediterranean ornamental shrub used in folk medicine for edema and as a purgative; contains sparteine.

Edema treatment0.5ml tincture (small doses only)
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SU
Urinary

Spiraea Ulmaria Root

Filipendula ulmaria radix

Root preparation of meadowsweet with distinct tannin profile used for gastric and urinary conditions.

European urinary herb2-4g dried root as tea 3x daily
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Spiranthes

Spiranthes cernua

North American orchid used by indigenous peoples as a love medicine and kidney tonic.

Love medicine by Iroquois2-4 g dried herb as tea
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