Common devil's-bit

Common devil' s-bit, also known as devil's-bit, devil's-root and devil's-bite, as well as by its Latin name Succisa pratensis, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Common devil's-bit is used to treat colds and coughs and to stimulate sweating.

How does common devil's-bit work?

There is not enough information available to say how common devil's-bit might work as a medicine.

How effective is common devil's-bit?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of common devil's-bit for coughs and colds, or when used to stimulate sweating. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of common devil's-bit in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether common devil's-bit is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of common devil's-bit during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using common devil's-bit.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of common devil's-bit with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of common devil's-bit 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 common devil's-bit. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.