German ipecac
Scientific names: Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, Cynanchum vincetoxicum, Asclepias vincetoxicum, Vincetoxicum officinale
Family: Apocynaceae
Alternate names: Asclépiade Blanche, Dompte-Venin, Dompte-Venin Officinal, Swallow Wort, Vencetósigo
Background
German ipecac is a plant. The leaf, root, and underground stem (rhizome) are used to make medicine.
Despite safety concerns, people take German ipecac for digestion problems, kidney disorders, fluid retention, and snakebite. They also take it to cause vomiting and sweating.
Women take German ipecac to treat painful menstrual periods.
Some people apply German ipecac directly to the skin in a warm compress (poultice) for healing swelling and bruising.
Despite safety concerns, people take German ipecac for digestion problems, kidney disorders, fluid retention, and snakebite. They also take it to cause vomiting and sweating.
Women take German ipecac to treat painful menstrual periods.
Some people apply German ipecac directly to the skin in a warm compress (poultice) for healing swelling and bruising.
Safety Safety definitions
German ipecac might be UNSAFE to take by mouth. It can cause vomiting, breathing problems, paralysis, heart stoppage, and other problems.
There isn’t enough information to know whether it is safe to apply German ipecac directly to the skin.
There isn’t enough information to know whether it is safe to apply German ipecac directly to the skin.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: German ipecac might be UNSAFE for anyone to take. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, concern for you baby’s health gives you extra reasons not to use it.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Digestive problems.
- Kidney problems.
- Painful menstrual periods.
- Snakebite.
- Fluid retention.
- Swelling and bruising, when applied to the skin.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of German ipecac 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 German ipecac. 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 German Ipecac interacts with any medicines. Before taking German Ipecac, 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 information to know how German ipecac might work.
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