Wood anemone
Scientific names: Anemone nemorosa
Family: Ranunculaceae
Alternate names: Anémona de Bosque, Anémone des Bois, Anémone Sylvie, Crowfoot, Fleur de Vendredi Saint, Flor del Viento, Olor de Zorro, Pasque Flower, Pâquette, Smell Fox, Sylvie des Bois, Wind Flower
Background
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) is a flowering plant that has been traditionally used in folk medicine. But using fresh wood anemone can be unsafe.
The above ground parts of the wood anemone plant might have antioxidant effects. But the fresh plant also contains chemicals that can cause severe irritation to the stomach and skin.
People use wood anemone for many conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
The above ground parts of the wood anemone plant might have antioxidant effects. But the fresh plant also contains chemicals that can cause severe irritation to the stomach and skin.
People use wood anemone for many conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Fresh wood anemone is likely unsafe. It contains a chemical that can severely irritate the skin, stomach, and intestines. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried wood anemone is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Fresh wood anemone is likely unsafe when taken by mouth while pregnant or breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried wood anemone is safe. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using wood anemone 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 wood anemone might be. Using fresh wood anemone might also be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Wood Anemone interacts with any medicines. Before taking Wood Anemone, 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.
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