SAND SPURREY SANDY EVERLASTING

SAND SPURREY (Spergularia rubra (L.) J. Presl & C. Presl) ++

Synonym :
Arenaria rubra L.
PH2 strangely adopts the old scientific name, Arenaria rubra, as the common name.

Activities (Sand Spurrey) :
Diuretic (1; PH2); Litholytic (f; FEL).

Indications (Sand Spurrey) :
Bladder Stone (f; HHB); Calculus (f; PH2); Colic (f; WOI); Cystosis (f; PH2; WOI); Dysuria (f; PH2); Gravel (f; FEL); Stone (f; FEL; HHB); Urethrosis (f; WOI); Water Retention (1; PH2).

Dosages (Sand Spurrey) :
5 drachms/pint water (FEL).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sand Spurrey) :
Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD).


SANDY EVERLASTING (Helichrysum arenarium (L.) Moench) ++

Activities (Sandy Everlasting) :
Antibacterial (1; PHR); Antispasmodic (1; PHR); Choleretic (2; KOM); Diuretic (f; PHR).

Indications (Sandy Everlasting) :
Anorexia (2; PHR); Bacteria (1; PHR); Cholecystosis (2; PHR); Cramp (1; PHR); Dyspepsia (2; KOM); Hepatosis (2; PHR); Water Retention (f; PHR).

Dosages (Sandy Everlasting) :
3 g flower/day (KOM).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sandy Everlasting) :
Not covered by AHP. Commission E reports flower permitted for oral use. Contraindications of biliary obstruction (AEH). Use only after consultation with physician if gallstones are present (KOM). Presence of gallstones can lead to colic (PHR). No known drug interactions and side effects (KOM).