A discreet powder with targeted effects

Easy to encapsulate or integrate into natural drainage cures, Lespedeza powder combines well with other eliminative plants (hawkweed, orthosiphon, birch) for a gentle but lasting effect.

Description

Fine powder, greenish-brown to light beige color, light fibrous texture, mild herbaceous taste, dry plant odor.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Lespedeza
• Latin name: Lespedeza capitata
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Aerial part
• Form: Powder
• Origin: North America
• English name: Roundhead lespedeza powder
• German name: Lespedeza-Pulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de lespedeza
• Name in Italian: Polvere di lespedeza
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق ليسبيديزة

Main virtues

Renal drainage, regulation of urea and uric acid, overall support of excretory functions, mild detoxifying action.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, tannins, saponins, traces of alkaloids, organic acids.

Traditional use and dosage

• Homemade capsules: 250 to 400 mg per unit. 2 to 3 times per day depending on need and duration of treatment (2 to 3 weeks).
• Express infusion: 1/2 teaspoon in a cup of hot water. Mix, infuse for 5 to 10 minutes, filter if necessary.
• Drainage mixtures: Can be incorporated into complexes based on dandelion, lime sapwood or blackcurrant leaf.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid in cases of severe or chronic renal failure.
• Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not exceed the recommended doses or prolong without medical advice.

History and use

Little known in Europe, Lespedeza is one of the plants traditionally used in North America, particularly in the field of modern functional phytotherapy. Its use has developed around the themes of nitrogen metabolism and detox support.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or opaque airtight box.
• Storage: dry place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• North American References in Functional Herbal Medicine

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