Mezereon
Scientific names: Daphne mezereum
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Alternate names: Bois Gentil, Bois Joli, Bois-Joli, Camolea, Daphne, Daphné, Daphné Mézéréon, Daphné Mezereum, Daphné Morillon, Drouotic Plaster, Dwarf Bay, Faux Garou, Jolibois, Laureola Hembra, Leño Gentil, Mezereo, Mezereum, Morillon, Spanish Fly Plaster, Spurge Flax, Spurge Laurel, Spurge Olive, Wild Pepper
Background
Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) is a shrub. The bark has been used as medicine, but it can be toxic and is no longer commonly used.
Mezereon has been used for headache, toothache, joint pain, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Mezereon may also be unsafe.
Mezereon has been used for headache, toothache, joint pain, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Mezereon may also be unsafe.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Mezereon is likely unsafe. It can cause many serious side effects including redness and swelling of the mouth, severe diarrhea, increased heart rate, spasms, and death.
When applied to the skin: Mezereon is possibly unsafe. It can cause red, painful swelling of the skin, blisters, and permanent skin damage.
When applied to the skin: Mezereon is possibly unsafe. It can cause red, painful swelling of the skin, blisters, and permanent skin damage.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is likely unsafe to take mezereon by mouth or apply it to the skin when pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using mezereon 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 mezereon 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 Mezereon interacts with any medicines. Before taking Mezereon, 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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