Parietaria in Herbalist: Properties of the Parietaria

Scientific name

Parietaria officinalis

Family

Urticaceae

Origin

Europe

Synonyms

Parts Used

Drug given by the leaves

Chemical constituents

• Flavonoids;
• Bitter substances;
• Tannins;
• Mucilage;
• Potassium nitrate

Parietaria in Herbalist: Properties of the Parietaria

The parietaria is used as an infusion for diuretic purposes, while in the form of a poultice it is used against some types of chronic dermatitis. No controlled clinical trials.