Ononis arvensis
Common names in 16 European languages →
Key actions
DiureticUrinary antisepticAnti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialVulnerary (wound healing)AntioxidantAnalgesic (pain relief)GastroprotectiveAnticancer (preclinical)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Urinary supportGood
- Kidney supportGood
- Swelling / fluid retentionGood
- Cancer (anticancer research)Traditional
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- WoundsTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewPhytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Ononis spinosa: A Comprehensive Review (2026)
PreclinicalQuantitative Analysis of Isoflavones from Ononis Species and Their Chemopreventive Potential on Breast Cancer Cells (2025)
PreclinicalEfficacy of extract from Ononis spinosa L. on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats (2021)
PreclinicalQualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Ononis arvensis Hairy Root Cultures (2021)
PreclinicalAqueous Root Extract from Ononis spinosa Exerts Anti-adhesive Activity against Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (2020)
PreclinicalRoot Extracts From Ononis spinosa Inhibit IL-8 Release Via Interactions With Toll-Like Receptor 4 and Lipopolysaccharide (2020)
PreclinicalPhytochemical analysis of Ononis arvensis L. by liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (2019)
All 20 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.