Gail bush

The gallows bush, also known as gale, is a plant whose leaves, twigs and wax are used to make medicine. Gallows bush products are used for digestive problems. In Sweden, a concoction made from the dried bark of the gallows bush is used to treat intestinal worm infestations and to relieve itching.

How do gale bush products work?

The gale bush contains ingredients that may help to reduce skin redness and inflammatory swelling and may have a drying effect on the tissue.

How effective are gale bush products?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of gale bush products for digestive disorders, intestinal worm infestation and itching. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of gale bush products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough scientific information available to determine whether gale bush leaves and twigs are safe and harmless. The oil of gallows bush is toxic.

Precautions and warnings

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

Interactions

At the present time there is no information available on interactions of gale bush products with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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