Carlina
OTHER NAME(S): Artichaut Sauvage, Baromètre du Berger, Camaleón, Caméléon Blanc, Carciofo Selvatico, Cardabelle, Cardo Dorado, Chardon Argenté, Chardon Doré, Chardonnette, Dwarf Carline, Eberwurz, Gardabelle, Ground Thistle, Little Thistle, Piccolo Cardo, Racine de Carline Acaule, Radix Cardopatiae, Radix Chamaeleontis Albae, Silberdistelwurz, Southernwood Root, Stemless Carlina Root, Wild Artichoke, Carlina acaulis, Carlinae Radix, Carline Acaule
Overview
Carlina is an herb. The roots are used to make medicine.
Carlina is used for gallbladder disease, indigestion (dyspepsia), wound healing, toothache, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Some extracts of carlina might work by killing bacteria, yeasts, and parasites.
Some extracts of carlina might work by killing bacteria, yeasts, and parasites.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
- Bed sores (pressure ulcers).
- Cold sores (herpes labialis).
- Foot sores in people with diabetes.
- Gallbladder disease.
- Genital herpes.
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Infection of the intestines by parasites.
- Leg sores caused by weak blood circulation (venous leg ulcer).
- Toothache.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of carlina for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Carlina may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking carlina.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Carlina overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of carlina depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for carlina. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Herrmann F, Hamoud R, Sporer F, Tahrani A, Wink M. Carlina oxide--a natural polyacetylene from Carlina acaulis (Asteraceae) with potent antitrypanosomal and antimicrobial properties. Planta Med. 2011;77(17):1905-11.
- Dordević S, Petrović S, Dobrić S, et al. Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antioxidant activities of Carlina acanthifolia root essential oil. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 Feb 12;109(3):458-63.
- Wnorowska S, Targowska-Duda K, Kurzepa J, Wnorowski A, Strzemski M. Carlina oxide inhibits the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. Ind Crops Prod 2022;187:115338.
- Rosato A, Barbarossa A, Mustafa AM, et al. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Carlina acaulis L. Essential Oil and Its Nanoemulsion. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021;10(12):1451.