Bryonia alba is a homeopathic medicine that has been used to combat inflammatory and digestive disorders. In turn, other benefits are attributed to it. In this space we detail them.
The “Bryonia alba” has become a well-known homeopathic remedy that is made from the roots of the plant of the same name, native to central, southern and eastern Europe.
It belongs to the cucurbitaceae family, characterized by being climbing plants by tendrils. It can be recognized by its pentagonal-shaped leaves with sharp teeth, greenish-white flowers, and fleshy black berries.
Now, despite the fact that the fruits of Bryonia alba are toxic, traditional medicine has used the root for therapeutic purposes. What are the principal uses? In the following space we detail them and reveal what their possible side effects are.
What benefits are attributed to it?
The active principles of “white bryony”, as it is also called, give it various medicinal properties. Let’s see in detail what they are and how they can improve health.
Constipation and fluid retention
The Bryonia alba is considered an emetic; that is, a remedy capable of inducing vomiting. Similarly, it can act as a diuretic, stimulating the elimination of water and electrolytes through the urine.
In general, despite the lack of evidence, popular literature states that it helps the following conditions:
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