Swallowroot
OTHER NAME(S): Makali Beru, Nannari, Decalepis hamiltonii, Decalepis hamiltonii, Golondrina
Overview
Swallowroot (Decalepis hamiltonii) is a shrub that is native to India. The root of the plant is used to make medicine.
Early research suggests swallowroot might act like an antioxidant and might also be able to fight bacteria.
Some people use swallowroot for fever, inflammation (swelling), to stimulate the appetite, and for many other uses, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Swallowroot overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if swallowroot is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if swallowroot is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if swallowroot is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Surgery: Since swallowroot might slow blood clotting, there is a concern that it might increase the chance of extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using swallowroot at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with SwallowrootSwallowroot might slow blood clotting. Taking swallowroot along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of swallowroot 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
- Harish R, Divakar S, Srivastava A, Shivanandappa T. Isolation of antioxidant compounds from the methanolic extract of roots of Decalepis hamiltonii (Wight and Arn.). J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:7709-14.
- Thangadurai D, Anitha S, Pullaiah T, et al. Essential oil constituents and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Decalepis hamiltonii roots against foodborne pathogens. J Agric Food Chem 2002;50:3147-9.
- Suneetha WJ, Krishnakantha TP. Effect of swallowroot extract on functions of platelets in vitro. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2005;19:133-4.
- Ashalatha K, Venkateswarlu Y, Priya AM, Lalitha P, Krishnaveni M, Jayachandran S. Anti inflammatory potential of Decalepis hamiltonii (Wight and Arn) as evidenced by down regulation of pro inflammatory cytokines-TNF-alpha and IL-2. J Ethnopharmacol 2010;130(1):167-70.
- Sowbhagya R, Anupama SK, Bhagyalakshmi D, Anand S, Ravikiran T. Modulatory effects of Decalepis hamiltonii extract and its compounds on the antioxidant status of the aging rat brain. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2017;9(1):8-15.
- Shathish K, Reena D, Guruvayoorappan C. Chemoprotective effect of Decalepis hamiltonii against cyclophosphamide induced toxicity. J Exp Ther Oncol 2012;9(4):291-301.