Turkey corn
Scientific names: Dicentra cucullaria
Family: Fumariaceae
Alternate names: Bleeding Heart, Dicentre à Capuchon, Dicentre Capuchon-Jaune, Dicentre Nain, Dutchman's Breeches, Squirrel Corn, Staggerweed
Background
Turkey corn (Dicentra cucullaria) is a plant native to the US and Canada. The fleshy root (tuber) has been traditionally used to make medicine.
Turkey corn might help the body get rid of extra fluids by increasing urine production.
Despite safety concerns, people use turkey corn for digestion problems, urinary tract diseases, menstrual disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Turkey corn might help the body get rid of extra fluids by increasing urine production.
Despite safety concerns, people use turkey corn for digestion problems, urinary tract diseases, menstrual disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Turkey corn is possibly unsafe. One of the chemicals in turkey corn may cause poisoning.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Turkey corn is possibly unsafe. Avoid use, especially while pregnant and breast-feeding.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using turkey corn 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 turkey corn 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
Lithium
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Turkey corn might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking turkey corn might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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