Water Dock
OTHER NAME(S): Paradella Aquàtica, Patience Aquatique, Patience d'Eau, Rumex aquaticus, Muelle de agua, Patience d'eau
Overview
Water dock (Rumex aquaticus) is a plant that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. The leaves and dried roots are sometimes used to make medicine.
People use water dock for constipation, diarrhea, fevers, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if water dock is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if water dock is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if water dock is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if water dock is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use water dock when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Kidney stones: The oxalate crystals in water dock might form kidney stones. If you have a history of kidney stones, it's best to avoid using water dock.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of water dock 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
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Cho EJ, Um SI, Han JH, et al. The cytoprotective effect of Rumex Aquaticus Herba extract against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in AGS cells. Arch Pharm Res. 2016;39(12):1739-47. doi: 10.1007/s12272-016-0863-0.
- Han JH, Khin PP, Sohn UD. Effect of Rumex aquaticus herba extract against Helicobacter pylori-induced inflammation in gastric epithelial cells. J Med Food. 2016;19(1):31-7. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2015.3473.