American Ivy
OTHER NAME(S): American Woodbine, Creeper, Enamorada del Muro, Enredadera de Virginia, False Grapes, Five Leaves, Herbe à la Puce, Ivy, Parra Virgen, Parthénocisse à Cinq Folioles, Vigne Vierge Commune, Vigne Vierge de Virginie, Viña del Canadá, Viña Virgen, Virginia Creeper, Wild Woodbine, Wild Woodvine, Woody Climber, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Hiedra Americana, Vigne Vierge
Overview
American ivy is a vine. Its bark is used to make medicine.
American ivy is used for digestion problems, to cause sweating, and for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough information to know how American ivy might work.
There isn't enough information to know how American ivy might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Digestion problems.
- Causing sweating.
- Use as a drying agent (astringent).
- Use as a tonic.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of American ivy for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American ivy is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be. The berries contain chemicals that are considered poisonous.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American ivy is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be. The berries contain chemicals that are considered poisonous.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American ivy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for American Ivy overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of American ivy 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 American ivy. 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.
- Faisal S, Perveen A, Khan ZUD , Sardar AA, Shaheen S, Manzoor A. Phytochemical screening and antioxidant potential of Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) planch extracts of bark and stem. Pak J Pharm Sci. 2018;31(5):1813-1816.