Daphne

Daphne is a shrub whose bark was once used to make medicine. Daphne is now rarely used for medicinal purposes due to serious safety concerns and because it is a protected plant. Daphne is taken orally to relieve headaches and toothaches. Daphne is sometimes applied directly to the skin to relieve joint pain and improve blood circulation.

How does daphne work?

Daphne may stimulate the skin.

How effective is daphne?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of daphne for headaches and toothache, as well as applied to the skin to relieve joint pain and improve blood circulation. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of daphne in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Daphne is not safe and harmless when taken orally. It can cause serious side effects including redness and swelling of the mouth, digestive problems, blood in the urine, hallucinations, increased heart rate, convulsions and death. Daphne may also not be safe for use on the skin. Skin contact with daphne can cause red, painful swelling of the skin, blisters, necrosis and permanent skin damage. Contact with the eyes may cause serious swelling and irritation.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to ingest or apply daphne to the skin during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of daphne with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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