Marsh blazing star
Scientific names: Liatris spicata, Laciniaria spicata, Liatris callilepis, Serratula spicata
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Alternate names: Backache Root, Blazing-Star, Button Snakeroot, Colic Root, Devil's Bite Prairie-Pine, Gay-Feather, Liatride, Liatride à Épis, Liatris, Liatris à Épis, Plume du Kansas
Background
Marsh blazing star is a plant. The ground root is used as a medicinal tea.
People take marsh blazing star for kidney disorders, fluid retention, painful menstrual periods, and gonorrhea.
People take marsh blazing star for kidney disorders, fluid retention, painful menstrual periods, and gonorrhea.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough information to know if marsh blazing star is safe. It can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, inability to sleep (insomnia), and liver damage. When marsh blazing star comes in contact with the skin, it might cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Marsh blazing star may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking marsh blazing star.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of marsh blazing star during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Marsh blazing star may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking marsh blazing star.
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
- Kidney problems.
- Fluid retention.
- Painful menstrual periods.
- Gonorrhea.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of marsh blazing star 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 marsh blazing star. 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 Marsh Blazing Star interacts with any medicines. Before taking Marsh Blazing Star, 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
Marsh blazing star contains the chemical coumarin, which might improve blood flow.
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