Common Bladderwort

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Constituents

Iridois: including globularin, scutellarioside II

Phenylpropane derivatives: 1-p-cumaroyl-glucoside

Effects

Diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory effect

Edible Parts: Leaves; Root

Edible Uses: Drink.

Root-. No more details are given, but the root can be up to 1 meter long though it is rather thin. Another report says that this is a floating aquatic plant with submerged root-like capillary branches. Leaves. No more details are given. The juice of the plant is drunk for its rich mineral content

Medicinal

Diuretic; Vulnerary. Active substances increase gallbladder secretions, consequently, the drug is used to treat skin and mucous membrane inflammation.

The whole plant is mildly astringent, diuretic and vulnerary. It is used as a poultice on wounds.Source

Preparation/Dosage

To prepare a diuretic