Scientific name

Ononis spinosa

Family

Leguminosae

Origin

Europe

Synonyms

Ononide

Used Parts

Drug consisting of roots and rhizomes

Chemical constituents

• Isoflavonic glucosides (onospina);
• Citric acid;
• Essential oil (anethole, carvone, menton);
• Flavonoids glucosidates (ononin);
• triterpenes;
• Sitosterol.

Ononide in Herbalist: Property of the Onide

Ononide is used for its mild diuretic and spasmolytic properties on the smooth muscles of the urinary tract (useful in the presence of mild urinary tract infections, renella and prevention of kidney stones). The decoction obtained from the dried root is used for gargling against inflammation in the mouth and throat. Ononide, moreover, enters the composition of the species by gramgrass tea prescribed by the National Galenic Formulary, and is present in registered medicinal specialties.

Contraindications

Avoid taking in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components.

Pharmacological Interactions

• diuretics.

Warnings

Care must be taken in the assumption, for prolonged periods, of ononide extracts in association with other diuretics due to the risk of potential hydroelectricity imbalances; during use it is necessary to ensure a sufficient supply of liquids.