Reed herb
Scientific names: Phragmites australis, Phragmites communis, Arundo phragmites, Arundo vulgaris, Phragmites longivalvis, Phragmites vulgaris
Family: Poaceae/Gramineae
Alternate names: Carrizo, Common Reed, Ditch Reed, Giant Reed, Phragmite, Phragmites, Reed, Roseau, Roseau Commun, Roseau des Marais, Sagne, Schilf
Background
Reed herb (Phragmites australis) is a plant. The stem and underground stem (rhizome) have been traditionally used for digestive problems.
Reed herb contains vitamins A and C and some B vitamins.
People use reed herb for diabetes, breast cancer, insect bites, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Reed herb contains vitamins A and C and some B vitamins.
People use reed herb for diabetes, breast cancer, insect bites, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if reed herb is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if reed herb is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if reed herb 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 reed herb 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 reed herb 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 reed herb 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 Reed Herb interacts with any medicines. Before taking Reed Herb, 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.
Products
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Per capsule:
- Phragmites australis (Lu Gen) ext. 34.5 mg
- Lonicera japonica ext. 43.2 mg
- Forsythia suspensa ext. 34.5 mg
- Mentha haplocalyx ext. 26.1 mg
- Prunus armeniaca ext. 26.1 mg
- Scutellaria baicalensis ext. 26.1 mg
- Magnolia liliflora ext. 26.1 mg
- Fritillaria thunbergii ext. 26.1 mg
- Peucedanum praeruptorum ext. 26.1 mg
- Platycodon grandiflorus ext. 17.4 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 13.8 mg
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Phragmites australis (Lu Gen) ext. 22.35 mg
- Lonicera japonica ext. 33.54 mg
- Forsythia suspensa ext. 22.35 mg
- Scutellaria baicalensis ext. 27.96 mg
- Morus alba ext. 16.77 mg
- Saposhnikovia divaricata ext. 16.77 mg
- Prunus armeniaca ext. 16.77 mg
- Mentha haplocalyx ext. 16.77 mg
- Glycine max ext. 16.77 mg
- Schizonepeta tenuifolia ext. 11.19 mg
- Chrysanthemum sinense ext. 11.19 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 9.3 mg
- Platycodon grandiflorus ext. 11.19 mg
- Isatis tinctoria ext. 33.54 mg
- Isatis tinctoria ext. 33.54 mg
Practitioner product
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