Description
It’s a vivacious plant of the Leguminosae (Pea/Fabaceae) that might grow up to 0.6-1.2 m in height. The stem is ligneous at the base and grows in bush-like way. Leaves are alternate, trifoliate with elliptic folioles which have a silky texture when young. Inflorescence is compact, spherical, almost sessile. Flowers are milky-white, papilonaceas. The fruit is an oval-shape sheath, flat and monospermic.
It is a native plant of United States; however, it is distributed throughout North America.
Part used
The stem with its leaves.
Indications
- Oliguria: reduces the vascular resistance in the kidney, increasing glomerular filtration.
- Hyperuricemia and gout.
- Hypercholesterolemia.
Bibliography
Buneton, J. (2001) Farmacognosia. Fitoquímica. Plantas medicinales. 2ª Edición. Acribia, S.A. Zaragoza.
Cañigueral, S., Vila R., Wichtl M. (1998) Plantas medicinales y drogas vegetales para infusión y tisana. OEMF International. Barcelona.
Chevallier, A. (1997) Enciclopedia de las Plantas Medicinales. Acento. Madrid.
Lastra, J.J., Bachiller L.I. (1997) Plantas medicinales en Asturias y la Cornisa Cantábrica. Trea. Gijón (Asturias).
Vanaclocha B., Cañigueral S. (eds.) (2003) Fitoterapia, Vademécum de Prescripción. Masson. Barcelona.
Berdonces i Serra, J. Ll. (2001) Gran Enciclopedia de las Plantas Medicinales. Tikal. Madrid.
