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Sundew

Sundew is a plant that is used in dried form to make medicine.

Sundew is used for various respiratory problems including bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, tracheal infections, coughing fits and dry coughs. Sundew is also used for stomach ulcers and cancer.

How does sundew work?

Sundew appears to help clear congested airways by thinning mucus and facilitating expectoration. In addition to this, sundew reduces cramps.

How effective is sundew?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of sundew for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tracheal infections, cancer and ulcers. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of sundew in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Sundew appears to be safe and harmless for most people.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of sundew during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid sundew.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of sundew with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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

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