Hawaiian Baby Woodrose
OTHER NAME(S): Baby Hawaiian Woodrose, Baby Woodrose, Bidhara, Elephant Climber, Elephant Creeper, Liane d'Argent, Rose des Bois, Silver-Morning-Glory, Vidhara, Vriddadaru, Vridhadaru, Wood-Rose, Woolly Morning Glory, Argyreia nervosa, Argyreia speciosa, Convolvulus nervosus, Convolvulus speciosus, Lettsomia nervosa, Woolly-Morning-Glory, Elephant-Climber, Rosaleña bebé hawaiana, Liane d'argent
Overview
Hawaiian baby woodrose (Argyreia nervosa) is a flowering plant. The seeds are sometimes used to make medicine. They are also used to cause hallucinations.
Hawaiian baby woodrose grows in Florida, California, and Hawaii. The seeds of Hawaiian baby woodrose contain a chemical called lysergic acid amide. Internet sellers promote this as a "natural LSD", even though these chemicals are not the same. Hawaiian baby woodrose can cause serious safety concerns.
Hawaiian baby woodrose is sometimes used for pain relief, but there is no good scientific evidence to support it use. It can also be unsafe.
Uses
We currently have no information for Hawaiian baby woodrose overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Hawaiian baby woodrose is unsafe. It can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, blurred vision, dilated pupils, fast heart rate, and increased blood pressure.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Hawaiian baby woodrose is unsafe. It can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, blurred vision, dilated pupils, fast heart rate, and increased blood pressure.
It is unsafe for anyone to use Hawaiian baby woodrose, but people with the following conditions are especially likely to experience unwanted side effects:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's unsafe to use Hawaiian baby woodrose when pregnant or breast-feeding. Don't use it.
Mental illness: Hawaiian baby woodrose has effects similar to the hallucinogen LSD. There is a concern that people with certain mental health issues might have more severe reactions to using it.
Surgery: Hawaiian baby woodrose might affect levels of a brain chemical called serotonin. This could interfere with surgery. Stop using Hawaiian baby woodrose at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Serotonergic drugs interacts with Hawaiian baby woodroseHawaiian baby woodrose might increase a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications also have this effect. Taking Hawaiian baby woodrose along with these medications might increase serotonin too much. This might cause serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and vomiting.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Hawaiian baby woodrose might be. Hawaiian baby woodrose can be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before using.
References
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