Rupturewort is a delicate but valuable botanical raw material with a stable natural profile and a long-standing place in formulations intended to support the urinary system and overall internal balance. Thanks to its adaptability to dry and poor soils and its consistent phytochemical composition, the herb is suitable for a range of natural products and plant-based formulations.
Rupturewort is a wild-growing herb used as a raw material for the production of herbal teas, tinctures, extracts, functional formulations, and natural products for everyday use.
The raw material is suitable for the manufacture of natural products used in medicine and pharmacy, as well as for various industrial applications.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Herniaria glabra L.
- Part used: aerial parts (Herba Herniariae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: June – September
Raw Material Characteristics
The raw material consists of the young green aerial stems of the plant together with the flowers and leaves. After harvesting, the material is dried in the shade or in dryers at low temperature in order to preserve the active compounds and the natural green colour.
The plant forms dense green mats composed of thin branched stems and small elliptical leaves. The flowers are tiny, greenish, and positioned in the leaf axils. The raw material is suitable for further processing, including cutting, crushing, milling, and extraction.
Key compounds:
- saponins
- flavonoids
- coumarins
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- tea blends
- tinctures
- dry extracts
- liquid extracts
- functional formulations
- natural products for everyday use
Traditionally Used Properties and Effects on the Body
Rupturewort is traditionally associated with the following properties:
- diuretic action
- cleansing action
- antispasmodic profile
It is used in formulations intended to support the urinary system, digestive comfort, and the body’s overall internal balance.
Forms Available
Available as:
- whole dried aerial parts
- crushed aerial parts
- cut material in custom size upon request
- herbal powder
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, the following may be provided:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- technical documentation
- additional documents upon request
Inquiry
Contact us for current availability, samples, and a quotation based on the required quantities, preferred form of processing, and raw material specifications.
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