🌿 Annual Mercury
Einjähriges Bingelkraut
Mercurialis annua L.
Annual Mercury is an annual wild and medicinal plant from the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). It has traditionally been used in European folk medicine for digestive complaints, rheumatic conditions and skin problems, among other applications.
Constituents:
Flavonoids
Kaempferol
Narcissin
Quercetin derivatives
Rutin
Scopoletin
Squalene
Cycloartenol
Mequinol
Constituents:
Flavonoids
Kaempferol
Narcissin
Quercetin derivatives
Rutin
Scopoletin
Squalene
Cycloartenol
Mequinol
Notes
Annual Mercury has traditionally been used as a laxative and diuretic and for rheumatic complaints, gout, skin problems and inflammatory conditions. Constituents such as rutin, narcissin, kaempferol and scopoletin have been associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects.
Scientific evidence for these effects is mainly based on phytochemical and preclinical studies.
Scientific evidence for these effects is mainly based on phytochemical and preclinical studies.
Effects
- diuretic
- anti-inflammatory
- supportive of healthy blood glucose
- supportive of healthy blood pressure
- laxative
Conditions
- oedema
- constipation
- rheumatic complaints
- gout
- elevated blood glucose
- high blood pressure
Application Areas
- female reproductive system
- fluid retention
- digestion
- metabolism
- cardiovascular system
- skin
- joints
- bronchi
- blood glucose regulation
Plant Parts
- aerial parts
- herb
- leaf
Preparations
- tea
- infusion
Contraindications
- kidney disease
- allergy