A plant record

Spiny restharrow (Volujak / Magarčevac)

Ononis spinosa · Fabaceae

EnglishSpiny restharrow

FrançaisBugrane épineuse

BotanicalOnonis spinosa

On the second shoreVolujak / Magarčevac

FamilyFabaceae

Spiny restharrow — Ononis spinosa, used in Adriatic and Balkan herbal tradition

Traditionally used

⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function. Requires adequate fluid intake (irrigation therapy). Decoction or infusion of root for urinary tract irrigation therapy and as adjuvant treatment for kidney gravel.

On the Adriatic shore

⚠ Ne koristiti kod smanjene bubrežne funkcije. Zahtijeva dovoljan unos tekućine (terapija ispiranja). Dekokt ili čaj od korijena za irigacijsku terapiju mokraćnog trakta i kao dodatak pri liječenju bubrežnog pijeska.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ Ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale. Nécessite un apport hydrique suffisant (cure de drainage). Décoction ou infusion de racine pour la thérapie d'irrigation des voies urinaires et traitement d'appoint du sable rénal.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

EMA (Ononidis radix); Redzic 2007

Kept alongside

Goat bush sennaCarobScotch BroomGray nickerField restharrow

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