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Pulsatilla
Scientific names: Anemone pulsatilla, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Anemone serotina, Anemone pratensis, Anemone nigricans, Pulsatilla nigricans, Pulsatilla pratensis
Family: Ranunculacaeae
Alternate names: Anémone des Bois, Anémone des Prés, Anémone Pulsatille, Anémone Pulsatille Rouge, Easter Flower, European Pasqueflower, Fleur de Pâques, Herbe au Vent, Meadow Anenome, Meadow Windflower, Pasque Flower, Pasqueflower, Passe Flower, Pulsatille Commune, Wind Flower
Background
Pulsatilla is a plant. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are dried and used as medicine.
Pulsatilla is used for painful conditions of the male or female reproductive system, skin conditions, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Pulsatilla is used for painful conditions of the male or female reproductive system, skin conditions, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Fresh pulsatilla plant is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It is a severe irritant anywhere it comes in contact with the body, such as the mouth, throat, digestive tract, urinary tract, and skin. It can also cause allergic reactions. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the dried plant is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Fresh pulsatilla plant is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. It is a severe irritant anywhere it comes in contact with the body, such as the mouth, throat, digestive tract, urinary tract, and skin. It can also cause allergic reactions. Contact with the skin can cause rash, inflammation, and itching. Inhaling the volatile oil can irritate the nose and eyes. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the dried plant is safe or what the side effects might be.
It's LIKELY UNSAFE to take fresh pulsatilla by mouth or apply it to the skin during breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried pulsatilla is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
When applied to the skin: Fresh pulsatilla plant is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. It is a severe irritant anywhere it comes in contact with the body, such as the mouth, throat, digestive tract, urinary tract, and skin. It can also cause allergic reactions. Contact with the skin can cause rash, inflammation, and itching. Inhaling the volatile oil can irritate the nose and eyes. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the dried plant is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Pulsatilla is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Both the fresh plant and the dried plant might cause a miscarriage or birth defects. Applying fresh pulsatilla directly to the skin is also considered LIKELY UNSAFE. Don't do it. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried pulsatilla is safe to use when pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.It's LIKELY UNSAFE to take fresh pulsatilla by mouth or apply it to the skin during breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried pulsatilla is safe to use when 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
- Conditions of the male or female reproductive system.
- Tension headache.
- Migraine.
- Hyperactive states.
- Insomnia.
- Boils.
- Skin diseases.
- Asthma and other lung diseases.
- Earache.
- Nerve problems.
- General restlessness.
- Digestive tract problems.
- Urinary tract problems.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of pulsatilla 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 pulsatilla. 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 Pulsatilla interacts with any medicines. Before taking Pulsatilla, 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
Pulsatilla contains chemicals that might be able to fight pain and bacteria.
Products
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- Pulsatilla
- Thuja occidentalis
- Candida albicans
- Kreosotum
- Borax (Boron)
- Sepia
- Fluconazole
Practitioner product
Per 1 mL:
- Pulsatilla pratensis
- Euphrasia
- Echinacea purpurea ext. 13.34 mg
- Sambucus nigra ext. 22.22 mg
- Zinc glycinate 670 μg equiv. zinc 200 μg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 24.33 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 20 mg
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Rhus toxicodendron (Poison Ivy)
- Mentha x piperita ext. 13.33 mg
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D 10 IU
- Allium cepa (Onion)
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Per 5 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate (Ant tart)
- Hepar sulphuricum
- Ipecacuanha
- Kalium bichromicum
- Phosphorus
- Senega officinalis
- Stannum metallicum
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Per serve:
- Pulsatilla
- Euphorbium
- Luffa operculata
- Argentum nitricum
- Mercurius iodatus
Practitioner product
Per tablet:
- Pulsatilla
- Argentum nitricum
- Atropa belladonna
- Hydrastis canadensis
- Mucosa coli suis
- Mucosa ductus choledochi suis
- Mucosa duodeni suis
- Mucosa ilei suis
- Mucosa jejuni suis
- Mucosa nasalis suis
- Mucosa oculi suis
- Mucosa oesphagi suis
- Mucosa oris suis
- Mucosa pulmonis suis
- Mucosa pylori suis
- Mucosa recti suis
- Mucosa vesicae felleae suis
- Mucosa vesicae urinariae suis
- Nux vomica
- Pancreas suis
- Anacardium orientale
- Ceanothus americanus
- Condurango
- Ipecacuanha
- Kalium bichromicum
- Kreosotum
- Lachesis mutus
- Mandragora
- Momordica balsamina
- Oxalis acetosella
- Phosphorus
- Ventriculus suis
- Sulphur
- Veratrum album
Practitioner product
Per 0.52 ml:
- Pulsatilla
- Bryonia alba
- Chamomilla
- Histaminum muriaticum
- Natrum muriaticum (Nat mur)
- Rhus toxicodendron (Poison Ivy)
- Urtica urens
- Antimonium tartaricum
- Argentum nitricum
- Calcium carbonate
- Nux vomica
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Per 0.52 ml:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Euphrasia
- Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni
- Sodium chloride
- Allium cepa (Onion)
- Atropa belladonna
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Potassium dichromate
- Potassium iodide
- Calcium sulphate (Calc sulph)
- Sambucus nigra (Elderberry)
- Schoenocaulon officinale
Practitioner product
Practitioner product
Per 1 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 4.87 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 4 mg
- Euphrasia
- Allium cepa 6 C
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 240 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 20 μg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 70.63 μg equiv. pyridoxine 40 μg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 0.06 μg
- Ferrous phosphate (Iron)
- Potassium dichromate
- Potassium iodide
- Sodium chloride (Salt)
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Per 1 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Hedera helix ext. 10.9 mg
- Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka honey) 65 mg
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 180 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 30 μg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 710 μg equiv. zinc 200 μg
- Honey 325 mg
- Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate (Ant tart)
- Drosera
- Phosphorus
- Marine sponge
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Per 1 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Echinacea purpurea ext. 6.7 mg
- Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka honey) 65 mg
- Euphrasia
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 150 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 25 μg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 443 μg equiv. zinc 125 μg
- Mentha x piperita ext. 13.3 mg
- Sambucus nigra ext. 41.7 mg
- Hedera helix ext. 5 mg
- Honey 325 mg
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Sodium chloride (Nat mur)
- Allium cepa 3 C
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Per 1 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Apis mellifica
- Histamine
- Strychnos nux-vomica (Strychnine tree)
- Potassium dichromate
- Lac caninum
- Teucrium marum
- Zincum metallicum
- Lemna minor
- Krameria lappacea (Ratanhia)
- Rheum officinale
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Per 0.52 mL:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate (Ant tart)
- Atropa belladonna
- Bryonia alba
- Drosera
- Rumex crispus
- Aconitum napellus (Aconite)
- Ipecacuanha
- Sticta pulmonaria
Practitioner product
Practitioner product
Per serve:
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Potassium dichromate
- Allium cepa (Onion)
- Lobaria pulmonaria
- Marine sponge
- Barium carbonate
- Arisaema atrorubens
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