Creeping Jacob's ladder

Creeping Jacob's ladder is a medicinal plant whose root is ground and used as a medicinal tea. The root of the creeping Jacob's ladder is used to reduce fever and inflammatory swellings and to promote sweating. It is also used as an astringent (a drying agent) and as an expectorant. The creeping Jacob's ladder should not be confused with the Jacob's ladder. Although these two plants are used in similar ways, they differ in their chemical composition.

How does creeping Jacob's ladder work?

There is not enough information to say how creeping Jacob's ladder might work as a medicine.

How effective is creeping Jacob's ladder?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of creeping Jacob's ladder for treating fever, inflammation and cough, promoting sweating or when used as an astringent. Further scientific research is required for this.

Are there any safety concerns?

There is not enough information to say whether creeping Jacob's ladder is safe and harmless. It can cause side effects such as stomach upset and sneezing.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: not enough is known about the use of creeping Jacob's ladder during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid products made from this plant to be on the safe side.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of creeping Jacob's ladder with medications or other supplements.

Dosage

There is insufficient scientific data to determine a standard dosage for creeping Jacob's ladder. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label or consult a doctor or pharmacist.