Potentilla
Scientific names: Argentina anserina, Potentilla anserina
Alternate names: Anserina, Ansérine, Argentine, Bec d'Oie, Crampweed, Goose Grass, Goose Tansy, Goosewort, Herbe aux Oies, Moor Grass, Potentille, Potentille Ansérine, Potentille des Oies, Prince's Feather, Richette, Silverweed, Silverweed Cinquefoil, Trailing Tansy, Wild Agrimony, Wild Tansy
Actions: Astringent, Antidiarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine stimulant
Background
Potentilla is an herb. The flower, leaf, and root are used to make medicine.
People use potentilla for conditions such as sore throat, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
As food, the roots can be eaten raw or cooked, and the stems and leaves can be eaten as a salad.
Don't confuse potentilla (Potentilla anserina) with agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) or tormentil (Potentilla erecta), which are also referred to as potentilla.
People use potentilla for conditions such as sore throat, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
As food, the roots can be eaten raw or cooked, and the stems and leaves can be eaten as a salad.
Don't confuse potentilla (Potentilla anserina) with agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) or tormentil (Potentilla erecta), which are also referred to as potentilla.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Potentilla is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth. It may cause stomach pain.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if potentilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if potentilla 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 potentilla is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.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
- Diarrhea.
- Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Sore throat.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of potentilla 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 potentilla. 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 Potentilla interacts with any medicines. Before taking Potentilla, 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
Potentilla contains chemicals called tannins that might help reduce skin inflammation and have a drying (astringent) effect on the tissues.
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