Black Bryony
OTHER NAME(S): Black Bindweed, Blackeye Root, Haut Liseron, Herbe aux Femmes Battues, Lady's-Seal, Racine Vierge, Raisin du Diable, Sceau de Notre-Dame, Tamier Commun, Vid Negra, Vigne Noire, Vigne Sauvage, Dioscorea communis, Tamus communis, Tamus edulis, ladys seal, ladies seal, lady's seal, Brionia Negra, Tamier
Overview
Black bryony is a plant. The root is used to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take black bryony by mouth to cause vomiting. People also apply black bryony to the skin for bruises, strains, torn muscles, gout, and pain, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Black bryony root can stimulate nerve endings by piercing the skin with tiny, needle like crystals.
Black bryony root can stimulate nerve endings by piercing the skin with tiny, needle like crystals.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Causing vomiting.
- Bruises.
- Strains.
- Gout.
- Pain.
- Hair loss.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of black bryony for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Black bryony root is UNSAFE for anyone when taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects including severe irritation of the stomach and intestines, seizures, kidney failure, and dangerously slowed breathing.
When applied to the skin: Applying fresh black bryony root directly to the skin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause severe skin irritation, rashes, swelling, and welts.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Black bryony root is UNSAFE for anyone when taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects including severe irritation of the stomach and intestines, seizures, kidney failure, and dangerously slowed breathing.
When applied to the skin: Applying fresh black bryony root directly to the skin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause severe skin irritation, rashes, swelling, and welts.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Black bryony root is UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Avoid using.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Black Bryony overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of black bryony 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 black bryony. 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
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