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Bezoar root is a plant whose root is used to make medicine. Despite safety concerns, bezoar root is used to increase stamina and to prevent poisoning from snake bites.

How does bezoar root work?

Bezoar root may work by acting as a stimulant and by stimulating sweating.

How effective is bezoar root?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of bezoar root for snakebite and for increasing endurance. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of bezoar root in these applications.

Safety and side effects

The use of bezoar root may not be safe and harmless. Oral ingestion of bezoar root may cause heart problems. Touching the plant may cause hypersensitivity of the skin to sunlight and increase the risk of sunburn.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The use of bezoar root may not be safe for anyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of bezoar root with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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