Yellow Toadflax
OTHER NAME(S): Brideweed, Butter and Eggs, Buttered Hayhocks, Calves' Snout, Churnstaff, Devil's Head, Devil's Ribbon, Doggies, Dragon-Bushes, Eggs and Bacon, Eggs and Collops, Flaxweed, Fluelli, Gallwort, Larkspur Lion's Mouth, Linaire Commune, Linaire Sauvage, Monkey Flower, Muflier Sauvage, Pattens and Clogs, Pedlar's Basket, Pennywort, Rabbits, Ramsted, Toadpipe, Wild Snapdragon, Yellow Rod, Linaria vulgaris, Linaria, Linaire Vulgaire
Overview
Yellow toadflax is an herb. The whole plant is used to make medicine.
People take yellow toadflax for many conditions such as digestive and urinary tract disorders, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Yellow toadflax contains many chemicals. Some of these chemicals might have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Yellow toadflax contains many chemicals. Some of these chemicals might have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Digestive tract problems.
- Urinary tract problems.
- Reducing swelling.
- Use as a "water pill" (diuretic).
- Hemorrhoids.
- Wounds.
- Skin rashes.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of yellow toadflax for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yellow toadflax is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yellow toadflax is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yellow toadflax is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yellow toadflax is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yellow toadflax is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
The appropriate dose of yellow toadflax 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 yellow toadflax. 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.
- Kuang W, Zhang X, Lan Z. Flavonoids extracted from Linaria vulgaris protect against hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis induced by western-type diet in mice. Arch Pharm Res. 2018;41(12):1190-1198.
- Vrchovská V, Spilková J, Valentão P, Sousa C, Andrade PB, Seabra RM. Assessing the antioxidative properties and chemical composition of Linaria vulgaris infusion. Nat Prod Res. 2008;22(9):735-46.