Red Maple
OTHER NAME(S): Bird's Eye Maple, Érable de Plaine, Érable de Virginie, Plaine Rouge, Sugar Maple, Swamp Maple, Acer rubrum, Arce Rojo, Érable Rouge
Overview
Red maple is a tree. The bark is used to make medicine.
Red maple is used for eye conditions and as a drying agent (astringent), but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
There isn't enough information to know how red maple might work.
There isn't enough information to know how red maple might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Eye conditions.
- Use as a drying agent.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of red maple for these uses.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied into the eye: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied into the eye: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red maple is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Red Maple overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of red maple 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 red maple. 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.
