American adder's tongue
Scientific names: Erythronium americanum
Family: Liliaceae
Alternate names: Ail-Doux, Ail Doux, Dog's Tooth Violet, Érythrone d'Amérique, Erythronium, Lamb's Tongue, Langue de Serpent, Lengua de Serpiente Americana, Rattlesnake Violet, Serpent's Tongue, Snake Leaf, Yellow Snakeleaf, Yellow Snowdrop
Background
American adder's tongue is a plant. The leaves and fleshy roots (tubers) are used to make medicine.
American adder's tongue is used to treat skin ulcers and to induce vomiting, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Don't confuse American adder's tongue (Erythronium americanum) with English adder's tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum).
American adder's tongue is used to treat skin ulcers and to induce vomiting, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Don't confuse American adder's tongue (Erythronium americanum) with English adder's tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum).
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American adder's tongue is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American adder's tongue is safe or what the side effects might be.
Plant allergies: People who are allergic tulips, lilies, and related plants may also have an allergic reaction to American adder's tongue.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American adder's tongue is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American adder's tongue is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Plant allergies: People who are allergic tulips, lilies, and related plants may also have an allergic reaction to American adder's tongue.
Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- To induce vomiting.
- Skin softener.
- Skin ulcers.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of American adder's tongue depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for American adder's tongue. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if American Adder's Tongue interacts with any medicines. Before taking American Adder's Tongue, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
There isn't enough reliable information to know how American adder's tongue might work as a medicine.
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