Scientific name
Lespedeza capitata
Family
Leguminosae
Origin
Asia, North America
Used Parts
Drug consisting of leaves
Chemical constituents
- Flavonoids;
- Catechinic tannins.
Lespedeza in Herbalist: Property of the Lespedeza
Lespedeza extracts are used for their capillar-protective and diuretic properties. However, there are no scientific data to confirm its use, in particular against renal failure, as reported by the popular tradition.
Contraindications
Avoid taking lespedeza in case of proven hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological Interactions
not known
