Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Xanthoxylum is a plant that is also known as zanthoxylum and yellowwood and whose bark and berries are used to make medicine. Xanthoxylum is used for menstrual cramps, problems with blood circulation in the legs and fingers, persistent joint pain, toothache and ulcers. Xanthoxylum is also used to "sweat out" fevers. Some people use Xanthoxylum as a tonic or stimulant.

Xanthoxylum is one of the ingredients in the so-called "Hoxsey cure" for cancer.

How does Xanthoxylum work?

The chemicals in Xanthoxylum are believed to induce drowsiness, reduce swelling, kill bacteria, inhibit liver enzymes and increase saliva production.

How effective is Xanthoxylum?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective Xanthoxylum is for menstrual cramps, circulation problems in the legs and fingers, joint pain, fever, ulcers and cancer. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Xanthoxylum in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Xanthoxylum bark may be safe and harmless when used as a medicine. Not enough is known about the safety of Xanthoxylum berry. The potential side effects of Xanthoxylum are not known.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Xanthoxylum is not safe to use during pregnancy. Xanthoxylum may induce the menstrual period, which could jeopardize pregnancy. It is also best to avoid Xanthoxylum while breastfeeding, as Xanthoxylum may cause colic in breastfed infants.

Liver disorders: There are concerns that Xanthoxylum may impair liver function.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining Xanthoxylum with the following medications:

Acid blockers

Acidblockers are used to reduce the acidity of stomach acid. Xanthoxylum could increase stomach acid production. By increasing stomach acid production in this way, Xanthoxylum could reduce the effectiveness of acid blockers. Drugs that reduce the production of stomach acid (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors) Xanthoxylum could increase stomach acid production. By increasing gastric acid production, Xanthoxylum could reduce the effectiveness of drugs to reduce gastric acid production.

Dosage

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