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Dietary supplements containing hydrastis
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
[The claimed effect of hydrastis
Hydrastis is used as an antiseptic rinse aid for mouth inflammation, eye inflammation and skin irritation, and as a cleanser for vaginal infections. It is mixed with Echinacea to get cold remedies, but the effectiveness of hydrastis as an anti-cold remedy has not been proven. Hydrastis is also used as a remedy for indigestion and diarrhea. In two relatively well-developed studies, Berberine isolated from hydrastis weakened the symptoms of diarrhea.
Adverse effects of hydrastis
Hydra-stystis can have many adverse effects, including nausea, restlessness, upset stomach, uterine contractions, jaundice in newborns and exacerbation of hypertension. If a large amount is taken, hydrastis can cause seizures and stop breathing and can affect heart contraction. Hydrastis can interact with warfarin. Pregnant or breast-feeding women, newborns and people with epilepsy or blood clotting problems should not take hydrastis. Anticoagulant effect of heparin can reduce berberine.
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