Pimpinella
Scientific names: Pimpinella saxifraga, Pimpinella major, Pimpinella magna
Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae
Alternate names: Bibernellkraut, Boucage, Boucage Saxifrage, Burnet Saxifrage, Fausse Saxifrage, Grand Boucage, Greater Burnet-Saxifrage, Persil de Bouc, Pied-de-Chèvre, Pimpernell, Pimpinellae Herba, Pimpinellae Radix, Pimpinelle, Saxifrage
Background
Pimpinella (Pimpinella saxifrage) is an herb. The root and other parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used as medicine.
Pimpinella root is believed to loosen and move airway mucus, but it's not clear if it really helps.
People use pimpinella for varicose veins, kidney stones, UTIs, respiratory infections, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Pimpinella root products are often mixed with other herbs without disclosing it on the product label. These other herbs often include Heracleum sphondylium (Masterwort), Heracleum mantegazzianum, and Pastinaca sativa (Parsnip).
Pimpinella root is believed to loosen and move airway mucus, but it's not clear if it really helps.
People use pimpinella for varicose veins, kidney stones, UTIs, respiratory infections, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Pimpinella root products are often mixed with other herbs without disclosing it on the product label. These other herbs often include Heracleum sphondylium (Masterwort), Heracleum mantegazzianum, and Pastinaca sativa (Parsnip).
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough information available to know if pimpinella is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pimpinella is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pimpinella is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pimpinella is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using pimpinella for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Traditionally, pimpinella root is used to make a tea. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of pimpinella 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 Pimpinella interacts with any medicines. Before taking Pimpinella, 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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