Rhatany
Scientific names: Krameria lappacea, Krameria triandra, Krameria iluca, Krameria argentea
Family: Krameriaceae
Alternate names: Brazilian Rhatany, Krameria, Mapato, Peruvian Rhatany, Pumacuchu, Raiz Para Los Dientes, Ratanhiawurzel, Ratanhia, Ratanhia du Brésil, Ratanhia du Chili, Ratanhia du Pérou, Ratanhia, Ratanhiae Radix, Ratania, Red Rhatany, Rhatanhia, Rhatania
Background
Rhatany (Krameria triandra) is a plant that is fairly uncommon. The root is used as medicine. Some rhatany products might not contain the correct plant. Related plants (other Krameria species) are sometimes used in place of rhatany, but are not stated on the label.
People use rhatany for intestinal swelling (enteritis), chest pain (angina), and for mild mouth and throat irritation, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these or other uses.
People use rhatany for intestinal swelling (enteritis), chest pain (angina), and for mild mouth and throat irritation, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these or other uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe when used as medicine. Rhatany can cause stomach upset.
When applied to the skin: Rhatany is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin for less than two weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use on the skin for longer than 2 weeks. Rarely, rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat.
Rhatany allergy: Rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat. Don't use rhatany if you are allergic to it.
When applied to the skin: Rhatany is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin for less than two weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use on the skin for longer than 2 weeks. Rarely, rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Rhatany allergy: Rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat. Don't use rhatany if you are allergic to it.
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
- Intestinal inflammation (enteritis).
- Chest pain (angina).
- Leg ulcers.
- Mild mouth and throat irritation.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of rhatany 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 rhatany. 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 Rhatany interacts with any medicines. Before taking Rhatany, 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
Rhatany contains high concentrations of tannins. Tannins can reduce inflammation by shrinking tissues.
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