Upright glasswort

Pellitory-of-the-wall is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Pellitory-of-the-wall is used for water retention, constipation and coughs. It is also used for a wide range of urinary tract disorders including urinary tract infections, kidney pain and kidney stones. Some people apply upright glasswort directly to the skin to treat wounds and burns.

How does upright glasswort work?

There is not enough information available to say how upright glasswort might work as a medicine.

How effective is upright glasswort?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective upright glasswort is for water retention, constipation, coughs, urinary tract infections, kidney pain and kidney stones. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of upright glasswort in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Upright glasswort may be safe and harmless for most people when taken orally, but its potential side effects are unknown.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of upright glasswort during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid upright glasswort.

Interactions

At the present time, there is no information on interactions of upright glasswort with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of upright glasswort depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for upright glasswort. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.