Arenaria

Arenaria is a medicinal plant, also known as Arenaria-rubra, widely used in urinary problems and high blood pressure due to its diuretic action.

Its scientific name is Spergularia rubra and can be purchased at some health food stores and pharmacies.

What is the arenaria for?

The arenaria serves to help in the treatment of swelling, urinary lithiasis, rheumatism, renal colic, high blood pressure and genitourinary infections, such as cystitis, urethritis and pyelonephritis.

Properties of arenaria

The properties of arenaria include its diuretic and mineralizing action due to its high content of calcium, sodium and potassium.

How to use the arenaria

The parts used in the arenaria are its leaves, flowers and stem.

Arenaria tea: Place 50 g of leaves in 1 liter of water and boil for 3 minutes. Then let stand for 10 minutes and strain. Drink up to 3 cups a day.