Chiretta herb

Chiretta herb, also known as chiretta for short, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Chiretta herb is used for fever, constipation, stomach upset, loss of appetite, intestinal worm infestation, skin diseases and cancer. Some people also use chiretta herb as a bitter tonic. In India, chiretta herb has been used in combination with divi-divi (Guilandina bonducella) seeds to treat malaria. In industrial production, chiretta herb is used in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

How does chiretta work?

Chirettaherb contains a chemical that could help reduce inflammatory swelling and fight malaria.

How effective is chiretta herb?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of chiretta herb for fever, malaria, constipation, worm infestation, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin diseases and cancer. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of chiretta herb in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Chiretta herb is safe and harmless when used in the amounts found in beverages. However, there is not enough information to say whether chiretta herb is safe and harmless in larger medicinal quantities.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of chiretta herb during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid chiretta herb.

Intestinal ulcers: Chiretta herb can aggravate intestinal ulcers.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between chiretta herb and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of chiretta herb depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for chiretta herb. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.