Fumitory
Scientific names: Fumaria officinalis
Family: Fumariaceae
Alternate names: Beggary, Earth Smoke, Fleur de Terre, Fumaria, Fumée de Terre, Fumeterre, Fumeterre Officinale, Fumiterry, Fumus, Hedge Fumitory, Herba Fumariae, Herbe à la Jaunisse, Herbe à la Veuve, Vapor, Wax Dolls
Actions: Anticancer, Anticholinesterase activity, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antiplatelet, Antipyretic, Biliary, Central nervous system, Hepatoprotective, Spasmolytic
Background
Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) is a low shrub with gray pointed leaves that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant can look like smoke from afar.
The above ground parts of fumitory contain chemicals that might reduce spasms in the stomach. It might also have antibacterial effects.
People use fumitory for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, breast cancer-related hot flashes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
The above ground parts of fumitory contain chemicals that might reduce spasms in the stomach. It might also have antibacterial effects.
People use fumitory for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, breast cancer-related hot flashes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Fumitory extract is possibly safe when used in doses up to 500 mg three times daily for up to 18 weeks. But using large amounts of fumitory is possibly unsafe. It contains chemicals that might cause serious side effects in high doses, including trembling, convulsions, and death.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if fumitory is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
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Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS). Taking fumitory by mouth for 18 weeks doesn't seem to improve symptoms of IBS.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of fumitory 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 Fumitory interacts with any medicines. Before taking Fumitory, 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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