Pilosella: benefits, dosage, contraindications
Other name(s)
Hawkweed, mouse-ear
Scientific name(s)
Hieracium pilosella
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Coumarins
Caffeic acid
Umbelliferone
Inulin
Indications
Scoring methodology
EFSA approval.
Urinary disorders ✪✪✪✪✪
The EMA recognizes Pilosella as a traditional herbal medicinal product used to increase urine output and as an adjunct in minor urinary tract complaints.nn
Posologie
Oral use: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Gout ✪✪✪✪✪
Its diuretic action, promoting urinary excretion of chlorides and urea, may be beneficial in the treatment of gout.nn
Posologie
Oral use: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Renal insufficiency ✪✪✪✪✪
Increasing vasodilation of the renal parenchyma will improve glomerular filtration rate. This property may be of interest in cases of early renal insufficiency.nn
Posologie
Oral use: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Diarrhea ✪✪✪✪✪
Because of its astringent properties attributed to tannins, Pilosella is anti-diarrheal and promotes intestinal healing.nn
Posologie
Oral use: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Detoxification ✪✪✪✪✪
The presence of flavonoids promotes the elimination of urea, uric acid, and chlorides, which is why it has been traditionally used as a detoxifying agent.
Posologie
By mouth: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Water retention ✪✪✪✪✪
Pilosella can treat problems of water retention, related to its diuretic and uricosuric activities. It is particularly useful for edema of the lower limbs or mild hypertension due to excessive dietary salt intake.
Posologie
By mouth: aerial parts
280 - 520 mg
powder
Properties
Diuretic
The presence of flavonoids promotes the elimination of urea, uric acid, and chlorides.
Usages associés
Choleretic
Umbelliferone, a component of pilosella, promotes bile production by the liver, but not directly its discharge into the intestine. This property, combined with the action of phenolic acids present in pilosella, helps improve bile quality, which may help reduce cholesterol levels in the body.
Astringent
Property derived from traditional use: pilosella helps reduce mucus, sometimes throughout the entire respiratory tract. Tannins appear to be responsible for this property.
Usages associés
Uricosuric effect
The presence of flavonoids promotes the elimination of urea, uric acid, and chlorides.
Usages associés
Antibacterial
Umbelliferone (a coumarin-family compound found in Pilosella) is capable of inhibiting bacterial colonies such as Brucella (abortus and melitensis) as well as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. nn
Safe dosage
Adults (18 years and older): 280 mg - 520 mg
- As a tea: 2-4 g of the crushed herb - Plant material in powder form: single dose of 280-520 mg, daily dose: 1300 mg.
Precautions
Breastfeeding women: avoid
Insufficient data.
Pregnant women: avoid
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Children up to 18 years: avoid
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