Scientific name
Lespedeza capitata
Family
Leguminosae
Origin
Asia, north America
Parts Used
Drug consisting of the leaves
Chemical constituents
- Flavonoids;
- Catechinic tannins.
Lespedeza in Herbalist: Property of 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 insufficiency, as reported by popular tradition.
Contraindications
Avoid taking lespedeza in case of ascertained hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological interactions
not known
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