Sundew
Scientific names: Drosera intermedia, Drosera anglica, Drosera longifolia, Drosera ramentacea, Drosera rotundifolia
Family: Droseraeae
Alternate names: Dew Plant, Drosera, Droséra, Droséra à Feuilles Rondes, Droséra à Longues Feuilles, Drosère, Lustwort, Red Rot, Rocío del Sol, Rossolis d'Angleterre, Round-Leafed Sundew, Youthwort
Actions: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Respiratory, Other
Background
Sundew are plants that catch insects using their sticky leaves. Dried sundew is sometimes used to make medicine.
People take sundew for various breathing problems including bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough (pertussis), cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People take sundew for various breathing problems including bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough (pertussis), cancer, 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 sundew 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 sundew 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
- Cough.
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis.
- Windpipe infections.
- Cancer.
- Ulcers.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of sundew 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 sundew. 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 Sundew interacts with any medicines. Before taking Sundew, 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
Sundew contains chemicals that have anti-inflammatory effects. It might also reduce spasms.
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Per serve:
- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Lobelia gibbosa (Angelsword)
- Crowea saligna
- Bauera sessiliflora (Dog rose of the wild forces)
- Thysanotus tuberosus (Fringed violet)
- Grevillea buxifolia (Grey spider flower)
- Telopea speciosissima (Waratah)
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- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Epacris longiflora (Bush fuchsia)
- Isopogon anethifolius
- Jacaranda mimosifolia
- Carica papaya (Paw paw)
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Per serve:
- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Banksia robur (Swamp banksia)
- Callistemon linearis (Bottlebrush)
- Epacris longiflora (Bush fuchsia)
- Patersonia longifolia (Bush iris)
- Crowea saligna
- Thysanotus tuberosus (Fringed violet)
- Eucalyptus macrocarpa
- Ptilotus atripicifolius (Mulla mulla)
- Carica papaya (Paw paw)
- Nelumbo nucifera (Red lily)
- Casuarina glauca (She oak)
- Eucalyptus caesia (Silver princess)
- Ptilotus exaltatus (Tall mulla mulla)
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Per serve:
- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Lobelia gibbosa (Angelsword)
- Crowea saligna
- Bauera sessiliflora (Dog rose of the wild forces)
- Thysanotus tuberosus (Fringed violet)
- Grevillea buxifolia (Grey spider flower)
- Telopea speciosissima (Waratah)
- Pimelea linifolia (Slender rice flower)
- Triodia spp. (Spinifex)
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Per serve:
- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Callistemon linearis (Bottlebrush)
- Patersonia longifolia (Bush iris)
- Crowea saligna
- Bauera rubioides (Dog rose)
- Thysanotus tuberosus (Fringed violet)
- Swainsona formosa (Sturt desert pea)
- Brachychiton acerifolius (Illawarra flame tree)
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Per 0.52 mL:
- Drosera
- Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate (Ant tart)
- Atropa belladonna
- Bryonia alba
- Rumex crispus
- Aconitum napellus (Aconite)
- Ipecacuanha
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Sticta pulmonaria
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- Drosera
- Spongia tosta
- Althaea officinalis ext. 25 mg
- Hedera helix ext. 4.5 mg
- Antimonium tartaricum
- Hepar sulphuricum
- Ipecacuanha
- Malpighia glabra ext. 10.42 mg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 1.42 mg equiv. zinc 400 μg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 18.25 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15 mg
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- Drosera spatulata (Sundew)
- Banksia robur (Swamp banksia)
- Callistemon linearis (Bottlebrush)
- Epacris longiflora (Bush fuchsia)
- Patersonia longifolia (Bush iris)
- Crowea saligna
- Thysanotus tuberosus (Fringed violet)
- Eucalyptus macrocarpa
- Ptilotus atripicifolius (Mulla mulla)
- Carica papaya (Paw paw)
- Nelumbo nucifera (Red lily)
- Casuarina glauca (She oak)
- Eucalyptus caesia (Silver princess)
- Ptilotus exaltatus (Tall mulla mulla)
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Per 1 mL:
- Drosera
- 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)
- Phosphorus
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Marine sponge
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- Jacaranda mimosifolia
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