Epigaea repens

The mayflower, also known by its Latin name Epigaea repens, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Mayflower is used to treat diseases of the urinary tract and water retention. It is also used as a drying agent.

How does the mayflower work?

Mayflower contains ingredients that are believed to help kill germs in the urine.

How effective is mayflower?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective mayflower is for urinary tract disorders and water retention, or when used as a drying agent. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of mayflower in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Short-term use of mayflower appears to be safe and harmless. However, long-term use can lead to poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning include tinnitus, confusion, convulsions and collapse. Mayflower can also cause liver damage, weight loss, weakness, loss of hair color, blood in the urine, difficulty urinating and painful urination.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of mayflower during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Interactions

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

Dosage

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