Clematis

Clematis, also known as clematis, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Despite safety concerns, clematis is used for rheumatic joint pain, headaches, varicose veins, syphilis, gout, bone disorders, persistent skin diseases and water retention. Some people apply clematis directly to the skin for blisters in its pure form or as a moist poultice to treat wounds and ulcers.

How does clematis work?

The ground fresh plant contains a chemical that irritates the skin and mucous membranes. This chemical becomes less effective as the plant dries.

How effective is clematis?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of clematis for rheumatic joint pain, headaches, varicose veins, syphilis, gout, bone disorders, skin disorders and water retention, and applied to the skin for blisters, wounds and ulcers. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of clematis in these conditions.

Safety and side effects

Fresh clematis is not safe and harmless when taken orally. It can cause colic, diarrhea and serious irritation of the stomach, intestines and urinary tract when taken orally. The fresh plant is also not safe when applied to the skin. Prolonged skin contact can cause slow-healing blisters and burns. There is insufficient information to assess the safety of dried clematis when taken orally or applied to the skin.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Oral ingestion or application to the skin of fresh clematis is not safe or safe for pregnant or lactating women. Not enough is known about the safety of taking dried clematis orally or applying it to the skin during pregnancy, so pregnant and breastfeeding women should also avoid this form of administration to be on the safe side.

Interactions

At present, there is no information on interactions of clematis with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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