Bibernelle

The burnet, also known as pimpernelle and burnet, is a plant whose root and parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. It is used to treat upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones and water retention. It is also used to aid digestion. Some people apply burnet directly to sore mouths or throats or add burnet to bath water to treat poorly healing wounds and varicose veins. There are reports that some manufacturers of products containing burnet root are secretly stretching their products by adding other plants such as Heracleum sphondylium (hogweed), Heracleum mantegazzianum and Pastinaca sativa (parsnip).

How does burnet work?

There is interest in using burnet root to treat respiratory tract infections, as it is believed to help loosen and clear mucus from the airways. However, this effect has not yet been proven.

How effective is burnet?

There is not enough scientific data to be able to make a statement about the effectiveness of burnet for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones, water retention, stomach and intestinal disorders, as well as added to bath water for varicose veins or wounds. Further scientific studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of burnet in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether burnet is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of burnet during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid burnet.

Interactions

At present, there is no information available on interactions of burnet with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of burnet depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for burnet. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.