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Leptandra virginica

Leptandra ( Black Root ) is a plant that grows in North America and Canada. Leptandra has a bitter and disgusting taste. The root and root stem of this plant are used to make medicine. Leptandra is used to treat persistent constipation and disorders of the liver and gallbladder. It is also used as an emetic.

How does leptandra work?

Leptandra may increase the flow of bile acid from the gallbladder into the intestine.

How effective is leptandra?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of leptandra for constipation, liver problems, gallbladder problems and when used as an emetic. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Leptandra in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information available on whether Leptandra can be considered safe and harmless.

However, there have been reports of stomach pain and cramping, changes in stool color and odor, drowsiness, headache, nausea and vomiting after taking Leptandra. High dosages have been associated with reports of liver damage.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Oral ingestion of the fresh root may not be safe or safe. There are concerns that it may cause miscarriages and birth defects, but this has not yet been proven. Nevertheless, pregnant women should not use leptandra. Since not enough is known about what effects Leptandra might have on breastfed children, breastfeeding women should avoid Leptandra. Gallbladder problems such as gallstones or a blocked bile duct: You should not take Leptandra if you suffer from gallbladder problems, as Leptandra could make these problems worse. Inflammation of the stomach or intestines such as colitis or Crohn's disease: Leptandra can irritate the digestive tract, cause nausea and have a laxative effect. All of these effects can be harmful if you suffer from colitis, Crohn's disease or a similar condition. For this reason, Leptandra should not be used if you suffer from any of these conditions.

Hemorrhoids: You should not use Leptandra if you suffer from hemorrhoids. Leptandra can have a laxative effect and make hemorrhoids more uncomfortable.

Menstruation: Leptandra should not be taken during menstruation as it can act as a laxative and increase general discomfort.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining Leptandra with the following medications

Dehydrating agents (diuretics)

Leptandra is a laxative. Some laxatives can reduce potassium levels in the body. Diuretics can also reduce potassium levels. Taking Leptandra in combination with diuretics could reduce potassium levels in the body too much.

Dosage

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

References

  1. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp, 1999.
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  3. Williamson EM, Evans FJ, eds. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, England: CW Daniel Company Ltd, 1998.