Western Herbalism
Pellitory-of-the-Wall
Parietaria officinalis
Also known as Pellitory of the Wall.
Pellitory-of-the-Wall acts primarily as: Demulcent, Diuretic. Secondary actions include Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Laxative, Stone-solvent, Topical demulcent.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Nephritis
- Incontinence
- Dry cough
- Bronchial irritation
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Shortness of breath
- Intestinal gas
- Uterine disorders
- Constipation
- Pyelitis
- Kidney pain
- Dysuria
- Rheumatism
- Skin inflammation
- Stranguria
- Burns
- Urinary tract infection
- Contusion
- Painful urination
- Dropsy
- Bladder stones
- Cystitis
- Wheezing
- Fluid retention
- Stomach pain
- Wounds
- Gravel
- Diarrhea
- Kidney stone
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | Tincture 1:5 (45%): 2-10 mL 3x/day | 2-10 mL |
| Tincture: 4-12 mL daily | 4-12 mL | |
| Fluid extract | Fluid extract 1:1 (25%): 2.5-5 mL 3x/day | 2.5-5 mL |
| Tea: 3-9 g dried herb daily | 3000-9000 mg | |
| Infusion: 1-5 g or 1-2 tsp/cup, 3x/day | 1000-5000 mg | |
| Infusion | • Infusion: 1-2 tsp dried herb/cup boiling water, infuse x 10-15 min. Sig 1 cup TIDmdcxlvi |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Pellitory-of-the-Wall acts primarily as: Demulcent, Diuretic. Secondary actions include Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Laxative, Stone-solvent, Topical demulcent.
indications. Pellitory-of-the-Wall is traditionally indicated for: Nephritis, Incontinence, Dry cough, Bronchial irritation, Sprain, Bruises, Shortness of breath, Intestinal gas, Uterine disorders, Constipation, Pyelitis, Kidney pain, Dysuria, Rheumatism, Skin inflammation, and 26 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Pellitory-of-the-Wall: Tincture 1:5 (45%): 2-10 mL 3x/day; Tincture: 4-12 mL daily; Fluid extract 1:1 (25%): 2.5-5 mL 3x/day; Tea: 3-9 g dried herb daily; Infusion: 1-5 g or 1-2 tsp/cup, 3x/day
safety-cautions. Pellitory-of-the-Wall - Contraindications: Allergy to Urticaceae family, Hayfever (allergenic pollen | Side effects: Skin redness/irritation/burning (topical), Niacin-like flush (some individuals), Allergic reactions (ragweed family | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
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