White-fruited St. Christopher's wort

White cohosh is a plant that is used to make medicine despite the fact that all parts of the plant are poisonous. Women use white cohosh to stimulate menstruation and to treat "women's problems", as well as to facilitate childbirth. White-fruited St. Christopher's Wort is also used to treat colds and coughs, urinary tract disorders, itching and stomach complaints. Some people use white St. Christopher's Wort to revive those who are close to death.

How does St. Christopher's Wort work?

There is not enough information available to say how St. Christopher's Wort might work as a medicine.

How effective is white St. Christopher's wort?

There is not enough scientific data available to say how effective St. Christopher' s Wort is for coughs, colds, menstrual cramps and stomach problems, or when used to induce menstruation. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of white St. Christopher's wort in these applications.

Safety and side effects

St. Christopher'swort is not safe and harmless. All parts of the plant are poisonous. It can cause stomach problems, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, headaches, cardiovascular problems and delirium. You should avoid skin contact with white-fruited St. Christopher's wort as it can cause swelling and blistering of the skin.

Precautions and warnings

White-fruited St. Christopher's wort is not safe for anyone, but some people have additional reasons not to use white-fruited St. Christopher's wort:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: it is not safe to use white-fruited St. Christopher's wort during pregnancy and breastfeeding. All parts of the plant are poisonous.

Stomach and intestinal problems: White-fruited St. Christopher's wortcan irritate the digestive tract and aggravate digestive disorders.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between St. Christopher's wort and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of St. Christopher's wort 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 white St. Christopher's wort. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.