Elymus repens
Key actions
Demulcent (soothing mucilage)Diuretic
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional
- CoughTraditional
- Kidney supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Sore throatTraditional
- Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
- Urinary supportTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalMetabolic Profile of Elymus repens (L.) P. Beauv. Rhizome Herbal Tea by HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS Analysis (2022)
PreclinicalEffect of Herniaria hirsuta and Agropyron repens on calcium oxalate urolithiasis risk in rats (1995)
TraditionalElymus repens (L.) Gould: Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Therapeutic Potential with Future Perspectives (2026)
TraditionalEuropean Union herbal monograph on Agropyron repens (L.) P. Beauv., rhizoma (Agropyri repentis rhizoma) (2022)
TraditionalEthnoveterinary medicines used to treat endoparasites and stomach problems in pigs and pets in British Columbia, Canada (2007)
All 8 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.