Bare shield flower

Turtle head is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Turtle head is used to treat constipation and to empty the bowels.

How does bare shieldwort work?

There is not enough information available to say how bare shieldwort might work as a medicine.

How effective is bare shieldwort?

There is not enough scientific data available to make a statement about the effectiveness of bare shieldwort for constipation and when used to empty the bowels. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of bare shieldwort in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Bare shieldwort may be safe and harmless when taken orally, but its potential side effects are unknown.

Precautions and warnings

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

Interactions

At present, there is no information available on interactions of bare shieldwort with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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