Rock rose
Scientific names: Helianthemum nummularium, Helianthemum arcticum, Helianthemum berterianum, Helianthemum chamaecistus, Helianthemum grandiflorum, Helianthemum hirsutum, Helianthemum nitidum, Helianthemum obscurum, Helianthemum ovatum, Helianthemum pyrenaicum, Helianthemum semiglabrum, Helianthemum serpyllifolium, Helianthemum tomentosum, Helianthemum vulgare
Family: Cistaceae
Alternate names: Cistus, Cistus creticus, Cistus lusitanicus, Cistus nummularius, Common Rock Rose, European Rock Rose, Geel Zonneroosje, Heliantemo, Hélianthème Commun, Hélianthème à Feuilles Arrondies, Hélianthème à Grandes Fleurs, Hélianthème Jaune, Hélianthème Nummulaire, Hélianthème Sombre, Hélianthème Tomenteux, Helianto, Ladanum
Background
Rock rose is an evergreen shrub that grows in rocky, high altitude areas in Europe. The flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. It is commonly used in Bach flower remedies.
People use rock rose for panic, stress, anxiety, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People use rock rose for panic, stress, anxiety, and many other conditions, 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 rock rose 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 rock rose is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Panic.
- Stress.
- Extreme fright or fear.
- Anxiety.
- Promoting calmness and relaxation.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of rock rose 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 rock rose. 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 Rock Rose interacts with any medicines. Before taking Rock Rose, 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
There isn't enough information to know how rock rose might work.
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