Pareira
Scientific names: Chondrodendron tomentosum
Family: Menispermaceae
Alternate names: Curare, Fleur de Velours, Ice Vine, Pareire, Parra Brava, Pereira Brava, Velvet Leaf, Vigne de Glace, Vigne Sauvage
Background
Pareira (Chondrodendron tomentosum) is a plant. The root is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use pareira for swelling, to start menstruation, and for other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
People use pareira for swelling, to start menstruation, and for other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pareira is safe or what the side effects might be.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pareira is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: It's likely unsafe to use pareira when pregnant. It might start your menstrual period and cause a miscarriage.Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pareira is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using pareira 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 pareira 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 Pareira interacts with any medicines. Before taking Pareira, 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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