Apricot

The apricot is the fruit of the apricot tree. Apricot extracts are used to treat asthma, coughs, constipation, bleeding, infertility, eye inflammation, cramps and vaginal infections. In industrial production, apricot oil is used in cosmetics.

How do apricot extracts work?

There is not enough reliable information to make a statement about how apricot extracts might work for medical conditions.

How effective are apricot extracts?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of apricot products for the treatment of asthma, cough, constipation, bleeding, infertility, eye inflammation, cramps and vaginal infections. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of apricot products in these applications.

Are there any safety concerns?

Apricots are safe and harmless when consumed as food. However, there is not enough information to say whether apricot products are safe when used to treat medical conditions.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of apricot extracts as a medicine during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid such products to be on the safe side.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of apricot products with medications or other supplements.

Dosage

Appropriate dosages of apricot products depend on various factors such as area of application, age, state of health and others. At this time, there is not enough scientific data to determine a standard dosage for apricot extracts. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label or consult a doctor or pharmacist.