American Spikenard
OTHER NAME(S): Anis Sauvage, Aralia à Grappes, Aralie Épineuse, Aralie à Grappes, Espinardo Americano, Grande Salsepareille, Indian Root, Life of Man, Life-of-Man, Old Man's Root, Pettymorell, Salsepareille d'Amérique, Small Spikenard, Spignet, Spikenard, Aralia racemosa, Nardo Americano, Aralie à grappes
Overview
American spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a woody flowering plant. The root is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use American spikenard for cough, the common cold, asthma, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for American Spikenard overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American spikenard is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American spikenard is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American spikenard is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American spikenard is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy: It's possibly unsafe to use American spikenard if you are pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American spikenard is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for American Spikenard overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of American spikenard 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
- 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.