Clematis recta
Scientific names: Clematis recta
Family: Ranunculaceae
Alternate names: Clemátide Recta, Clematis, Clématite, Clématite Dressée, Clématite Droite, Ground Virginsbower, Upright Virgin's Bower, Virgin's Bower
Background
Clematis recta is an herb. Despite serious safety concerns, people use the parts that grow above the ground to make medicine.
The crushed fresh plant contains a chemical that causes skin and mucous membrane irritation. This chemical becomes less irritating as the plant dries.
Clematis recta is used for joint pain, headache, gout, skin conditions, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
The crushed fresh plant contains a chemical that causes skin and mucous membrane irritation. This chemical becomes less irritating as the plant dries.
Clematis recta is used for joint pain, headache, gout, skin conditions, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Fresh Clematis recta is likely unsafe. It can cause colic, diarrhea, and severe irritation to the stomach, intestines, and urinary tract, even in low doses. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried Clematis recta is safe.
When applied to the skin: Fresh Clematis recta is possibly unsafe when applied to the skin. With extended skin contact, the fresh plant can cause slow-healing blisters and burns. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried Clematis recta is safe.
When applied to the skin: Fresh Clematis recta is possibly unsafe when applied to the skin. With extended skin contact, the fresh plant can cause slow-healing blisters and burns. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried Clematis recta is safe.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's likely unsafe to take fresh Clematis recta by mouth or apply it to the skin when pregnant or breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried Clematis recta is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Clematis recta 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 Clematis recta might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Clematis recta interacts with any medicines. Before taking Clematis recta, 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.
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