Diptam

Diptam(Burning Bush) is a plant that is also known as ashwort and burning bush. The leaves and root of this plant are used to make medicine. Diptam is used for disorders of the digestive tract including cramps, stomach problems and intestinal worm infestation. Diptam is also used for disorders of the urinary tract and genital tract. Women use diptam to induce menstruation, as a means of birth control and to aid the expulsion of the placenta after childbirth. Other uses include the treatment of epilepsy, spasms, water retention, hair loss and liver disease, as well as being used as a stimulant and tonic. Some people apply diptam directly to affected areas to treat wounds, eczema, bacterial skin infections, inflammatory swellings, scabies and painful joints due to arthritis or rheumatism. Other uses on the skin include the treatment of fever and excessive uterine bleeding, as well as use as a sedative for adults and children. Diptam is also used as a tonic.

How does diptam work?

There is not enough information available to say how diptam might work.

How effective is diptam?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of diptam taken orally for digestive problems, urinary tract disorders, genital tract disorders, spasms, hair loss, worm infestations of the digestive organs and liver disorders, and diptam applied to the skin for arthritis, fever and skin conditions such as eczema, inflammatory swellings, pyoderma and scabies. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of diptam in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information available to say whether diptam is safe and harmless. Some side effects are known. For example, diptam may increase the risk of sunburn if this plant comes into contact with the skin.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is not enough reliable information on the safety and harmlessness of diptam during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should play it safe and avoid diptam.

Interactions

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

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of diptam 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 diptam. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.