Arum
Scientific names: Arum species
Family: Araceae
Alternate names: Adder's Root, Aro, Arum Tacheté, Bobbins, Aro Maculado, Chandelle, Cocky Baby, Cornet, Cuckoo Pint, Cypress Powder, Dragon Root, Friar's Cowl, Gaglee, Gouet, Gouet Commun, Gouet Tacheté, Herbe à Pain, Kings and Queens, Ladysmock, Langue de Bœuf, Lords and Ladies, Manteau de la Sainte Vierge, Pain de Pourceau, Parson and Clerk, Pied de Veau, Pilette, Portland Arrowroot, Quaker, Ramp, Starchwort, Vachotte, Wake Robin, Yaro
Actions: Antibacterial, Fertility
Background
Arum is a group of flowering plants native to Europe and North America. The root of the plant is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use arum for colds, throat swelling, congestion, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Arum might also be unsafe.
People use arum for colds, throat swelling, congestion, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Arum might also be unsafe.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Arum is likely unsafe. The root contains chemicals that can cause bloody vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and swelling and burning of the mouth and tongue.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Arum is likely unsafe to take by mouth when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using arum for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of arum might be. Taking it by mouth is also unsafe. Consult a healthcare provider before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Arum interacts with any medicines. Before taking Arum, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Calcium: Arum contains a chemical that can bind with calcium in the intestine. This might reduce the amount of calcium that the body absorbs from supplements.
Iron: Arum contains a chemical that can bind with iron in the intestine. This might reduce the amount of iron that the body absorbs from supplements.
Zinc: Arum contains a chemical that can bind with zinc in the intestine. This might reduce the amount of zinc that the body absorbs from supplements.
Iron: Arum contains a chemical that can bind with iron in the intestine. This might reduce the amount of iron that the body absorbs from supplements.
Zinc: Arum contains a chemical that can bind with zinc in the intestine. This might reduce the amount of zinc that the body absorbs from supplements.
Interactions with foods
Arum contains a chemical that can bind with calcium, iron, and zinc in the stomach. This might reduce the amount of calcium, iron, and zinc that the body absorbs from food.
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