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False einkorn

Falseeinkorn is a plant whose root stem and root are used to make medicine.

Women use false einkorn to treat ovarian cysts, menstrual problems, symptoms of menopause, vomiting during pregnancy and infertility. Some women use false einkorn to normalize hormones after stopping birth control pills. False einkorn is also used to treat digestive problems and to reduce water retention by increasing urine flow. Some people use false einkorn for intestinal worm infestation.

How does false einkorn work?

Falseeinkorn may contain chemicals that could stimulate the uterus and kill worms in the intestines. It may also increase urine production.

How effective is false einkorn?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of false einkorn for ovarian cysts, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, vomiting during pregnancy, infertility, digestive problems, water retention and intestinal worm infestation. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of false einkorn in these applications.

Safety and side effects

False einkorn appears to be safe and harmless for most adults. However, high doses may cause nausea and vomiting.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: False einkorn is not safe to use during pregnancy. It could cause contractions of the uterus, which could jeopardize the pregnancy. Not enough is known about the safety of false einkorn during breastfeeding, so breastfeeding women should refrain from using it to be on the safe side.

Stomach and intestinal disorders: False einkorn can irritate the stomach and intestines. False einkorn should not be used if you suffer from stomach and intestinal problems.

Interactions

You should be careful when combining false einkorn with the following medications:

Lithium

False einkorn could have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking false einkorn may interfere with the body's excretion of lithium, which could result in increased lithium levels and serious side effects. For this reason, it is important to consult your doctor before using false einkorn if you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.

Dosage

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