Immortelle
OTHER NAME(S): Common Shrubby Everlasting, Eternal Flower, Gnaphale des Sables, Goldilocks, Herbe à Curry, Immortelle des Dunes, Immortelle des Sables, Perlière des Sables, Pluma de Príncipe, Siempreviva del Monte, Yellow Chaste Weed, Helichrysum arenarium, Antenaria
Overview
Immortelle is a plant. The dried flower is used to make medicine.
People take immortelle for liver disease and gallbladder disease. It is also used to treat indigestion (dyspepsia), disorders affecting bile flow in the liver, and other conditions.
Be careful not to confuse immortelle with sandy everlasting (Helichrysum angustifolium) or with immortal (Asclepias asperula).
There isn't enough information to know how immortelle might work.
There isn't enough information to know how immortelle might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Disorders affecting bile flow in the liver.
- Fighting bacteria.
- Gallbladder disease.
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Liver disease.
- Loss of appetite.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of immortelle for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough information to know if immortelle is safe when taken by mouth or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough information to know if immortelle is safe when taken by mouth or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough information to know if immortelle is safe to use during pregnancy and breast-feeding or what the side effects might be. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Immortelle 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 immortelle.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Immortelle overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of immortelle 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 immortelle. 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
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Gradinaru AC, Silion M, Trifan A, Miron A, Aprotosoaie AC. Helichrysum arenarium subsp. arenarium: phenolic composition and antibacterial activity against lower respiratory tract pathogens. Nat Prod Res 2014;28(22):2076-80. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2014.924931.
- Babota M, Mocan A, Vlase L, et al. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Helichrysum arenarium (L.) Moench. and Antennaria dioica (L.) Gaertn. flowers. Molecules. 2018 Feb 13;23(2):409.