Gelsemium
Scientific names: Gelsemium sempervirens, Gelsemium nitidum, Bignonia sempervirens
Family: Loganiaceae
Alternate names: Carolina Jasmine, Evening Trumpet Flower, False Jasmine, Faux Jasmin, Gelsémie, Gelsémie Toujours Verte, Gelsemii Rhizoma, Gelsemin, Gelsemio, Gelsemium Toujours Vert, Gelsemiumwurzelstock Jessamine, Gou Min, Jasmin de Caroline, Jasmin Jaune, Jasmin Nid d'Abeilles, Jasmin de Virginie, Trumpet Flower, Woodbine, Yellow Jasmine, Yellow Jessamine Root
Background
Gelsemium is a plant. Some people call it "woodbine." This can be confusing because American ivy and honeysuckle are also known as "woodbine." If you want gelsemium, look for its scientific name, which is Gelsemium sempervirens, Gelsemium nitidum, or Bignonia sempervirens.
Despite serious safety concerns, the root and underground stem (rhizome) of gelsemium are used for migraine, nerve pain in the face, asthma, and other breathing problems, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Despite serious safety concerns, the root and underground stem (rhizome) of gelsemium are used for migraine, nerve pain in the face, asthma, and other breathing problems, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Gelsemium is UNSAFE. All parts of the plant are very poisonous. Even small amounts can cause serious toxicity, including death. Symptoms of poisoning include headache, vision problems, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, muscle problems, seizures, breathing problems, slowing of the heart, and others.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's UNSAFE to use gelsemium. It is very poisonous.
Children: Gelsemium is UNSAFE. Do not give gelsemium to children. It can poison them, even in very small amounts.
Heart disease and weakness: Gelsemium is especially dangerous if you have a heart problem.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
It is UNSAFE for anyone to use gelsemium, but some people have extra reasons not to use it:Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's UNSAFE to use gelsemium. It is very poisonous.
Children: Gelsemium is UNSAFE. Do not give gelsemium to children. It can poison them, even in very small amounts.
Heart disease and weakness: Gelsemium is especially dangerous if you have a heart problem.
Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Asthma.
- Migraine.
- Pain due to a condition of facial nerves called trigeminal neuralgia.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of gelsemium 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 gelsemium. 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 Gelsemium interacts with any medicines. Before taking Gelsemium, 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
Gelsemium contains substances that might act in the brain to reduce pain.
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Per tablet:
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Thuja occidentalis
- Strychnos ignatii (Ignatia)
- Ruta graveolens
- Arnica montana
- Aconitum napellus (Aconite)
- Magnesium phosphoricum (Mag phos)
- Porcine brain
- Porcine embryo
- Porcine liver
- Porcine placenta
- Monobasic potassium phosphate
- Selenium
- Phosphoric acid
- Cinochona pubescens
- Sublimed sulphur
- Potassium dichromate
- Semecarpus orientale
- Conium maculatum
- Hyoscyamus niger
- Anamirta cocculus
- Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut)
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Per 0.52 ml:
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Euphrasia
- Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni
- Sodium chloride
- Allium cepa (Onion)
- Atropa belladonna
- Potassium dichromate
- Potassium iodide
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Calcium sulphate (Calc sulph)
- Sambucus nigra (Elderberry)
- Schoenocaulon officinale
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Per 1 mL:
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Euphrasia
- Pulsatilla pratensis
- Echinacea purpurea ext. 13.34 mg
- Sambucus nigra ext. 22.22 mg
- Zinc glycinate 670 μg equiv. zinc 200 μg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 24.33 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 20 mg
- Rhus toxicodendron (Poison Ivy)
- Mentha x piperita ext. 13.33 mg
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D 10 IU
- Allium cepa (Onion)
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Per 1 mL:
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Echinacea purpurea ext. 6.7 mg
- Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka honey) 65 mg
- Euphrasia
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 150 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 25 μg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 443 μg equiv. zinc 125 μg
- Mentha x piperita ext. 13.3 mg
- Sambucus nigra ext. 41.7 mg
- Hedera helix ext. 5 mg
- Honey 325 mg
- Sodium chloride (Nat mur)
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Allium cepa 3 C
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