Carex arenaria

Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.
Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.Carex arenaria, Cyperaceae, Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.
Botanical Nomenclature Carex arenaria
Common Name Sand Sedge
Taxonomy- Family Cyperaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Carex arenaria is a low, perennial plant growing from 10 to 25cm, with green, oblong leaves and erect, triangular floral stems in short inflorescences (bunches). The flowering lasts from May to July and the harvesting takes place from March to April and from September to October
Region Found Ioannina (Pindos, Metsovo, Vikos-Aoos, Gramos) Thesprotia (Kalodiki Lake)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Root
Active Substances Silicates, saponins, tannins, calcium, resin aryl aldehydes, essential oil, which contains choline, resin, gum, starch and a bitter glucoside, which is an amorphous, semi-liquid, resinous, fragrant, bitter substance.
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The plant has laxative, antirheumatic, sudorific, diuretic and hypoglycemic properties. It is recommended in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of bronchitis, catarrhal, abdominal and gastric disorders, flatulence, arthritis and rheumatism. It is applied externally to the skin against various skin problems such as eczema and itching.
Method of Administration The plant is administered orally or applied externally to the skin in the form of herbal tea (2 spoons of dried herb in a cup of boiled water for 5-10min, 3 times a day)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects have been reported.
References 1) http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Carex+arenaria 2)http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/carex-arenaria=sand-sedge.php 3)http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Carex_arenaria 4)http://www.herald-news.com/8772/%EF%BB%BFcarex-arenaria-information-about-medicinal-other-uses-plant 5)https://keys2liberty.wordpress.com/tag/carex-arenaria/ 6)https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/sedges39.html#con