HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Herb Robert

Botanical nameGeranium robertianum
Plant part usedAerial parts

Important safety information: Clinical safety, interaction and pregnancy data are inadequate; avoid prolonged or high-dose use and do not use to delay assessment of urinary symptoms.

Herbal actions

  • Astringent traditionally
  • diuretic traditionally
  • antioxidant in vitro

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

  • Traditional digestive astringent use
  • Traditional urinary use
  • Evidence is limited

Main constituents

Tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and volatile compounds

Preparation overview

Tea: Infusion. Use correctly identified material; medicinal evidence is sparse.

Liquid extract reference: No evidence-based dose

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.