Hartstongue
OTHER NAME(S): Buttonhole, Fougère, God's-Hair, Herbe Hépatique, Herbe à Rate, Hind's Tongue, Horse Tongue, Langue de Cerf, Lengua Cervina, Scolopendre Commune, Scolopendre Langue de Bœuf, Scolopendre Vulgaire, Asplenium scolopendrium, Scolopendrium vulgare, Harts Tongue, Hart's Tongue, Button Hole, God's Hair, Lengua de ciervo, Scolopendre
Overview
Hartstongue (Scolopendrium vulgare) is a fern. The frond (leaf) is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use hartstongue for indigestion (dyspepsia), infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs), and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Hartstongue overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hartstongue is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hartstongue is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hartstongue is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Hartstongue overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of hartstongue 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.
- Herbal Monographs. Healthlink. http://www.healthline.com (Accessed 1 August 1999).