Mountain Flax
OTHER NAME(S): Dwarf Flax, Fairy Flax, Lin Cathartique, Lin des Montagnes, Lin Purgatif, Mill Mountain, Purging Flax, Linum catharticum, Linaza de Montaña, Lin Des Montagnes
Overview
Mountain flax is a plant. The flowering parts are used to make medicine.
Mountain flax is used for constipation and to cause vomiting, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Mountain flax might help stool move through the bowels.
Mountain flax might help stool move through the bowels.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Causing vomiting.
- Constipation.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of mountain flax for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Mountain flax is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth, especially with long-term use. It can cause some side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach and intestinal swelling.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Mountain flax is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth, especially with long-term use. It can cause some side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach and intestinal swelling.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Mountain flax is UNSAFE to use during pregnancy because it can cause vomiting.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Mountain Flax overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of mountain flax 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 mountain flax. 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.
- Linum catharticum L. U.S. National Plant Germplasm System. https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=22328. Accessed April 30, 2020.