Duckweed
OTHER NAME(S): Grains de Grenouille, Herbe aux Canards, Khai-Nam, Lenteja de Agua, Lenticule Mineure, Lentille d'Eau, Merde de Grenouille, Petite Lentille d'Eau, Ranouillie, Lemna minor, Lenteja De Agua, Lentille d’eau
Overview
Duckweed (Lemna minor) is a water plant. The whole fresh plant is used as a food and is sometimes used to make medicine.
Duckweed contains large amounts of protein.
People use duckweed for infection of the airways, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if duckweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if duckweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if duckweed is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of duckweed might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Zeinstra GG, Somhorst D, Oosterink E, et al. Postprandial amino acid, glucose and insulin responses among healthy adults after a single intake of Lemna minor in comparison with green peas: a randomised trial. J Nutr Sci 2019;8:e28. doi: 10.1017/jns.2019.26. eCollection 2019.
- Mes JJ, Esser D, Somhorst D, et al. Daily intake of Lemna minor or spinach as vegetable does not show significant difference on health parameters and taste preference. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2022;77(1):121-7.