Goutweed
OTHER NAME(S): Achweed, Angelica Menor, Ashweed, Bishop's Elder, Bishop's Goutweed, Bishopsweed, Bishopswort, Eltroot, English Goatweed, English Masterwort, Gout Herb, Goutwort, Ground Elder, Herb Gerard, Herbe de Saint-Gérard, Herbes-aux-Goutteux, Jack-Jump-About, Masterwort, Petite Angélique, Pigweed, Pied d'Aigle, Pied de Chèvre, Podagraire, Weyl Ash, White Ash, Wild Masterwort, Aegopodium podagraria, Egopodio, Égopode Podagraire
Overview
Goutweed is a plant. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine.
People use goutweed for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, hemorrhoids, and kidney stones, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how goutweed might work.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how goutweed might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Gout.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Kidney stones.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of goutweed for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goutweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goutweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goutweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goutweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goutweed is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Goutweed overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of goutweed 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 goutweed. 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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Williamson EM, Evans FJ, eds. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, England: CW Daniel Company Ltd., 1998.
- Tovchiga OV. The influence of goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria L.) tincture and metformin on the carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in dexamethasone-treated rats. BMC Complement Altern Med 2016;16:235. doi: 10.1186/s12906-016-1221-y.