Willowherb

Willowherb is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Willowherb is used to treat pain and inflammatory swellings, fever, tumors, wounds and benign prostate enlargement. It is also used as a drying agent and as a tonic.

How does willowherb work?

Loosestrife may contain chemicals that reduce inflammatory swelling.

How effective are loosestrife products?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of willowherb products on fever, tumors and wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of willowherb products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Willowherb products appear to be safe and harmless for most adults.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and lactation: not enough is known about the use of willowherb products during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid such products.

Interactions

At present, there is no information on interactions between willowherb and medications or supplements.

Dosage

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

References

1. Hiermann A, Bucar F. Studies of Epilobium angustifolium extracts on growth of accessory sexual organs in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;55:179-83.
2. Hiermann A, Juan H, Sametz W. Influence of Epilobium extracts on prostaglandin biosynthesis and carrageenin induced edema of the rat paw. J Ethnopharmacol 1986;17:161-9.
3. Hiermann A, Reidlinger M, Juan H, Sametz W. [Isolation of the antiphlogistic principle from Epilobium angustifolium]. Planta Med 1991;57:357-60.