Asian Water Plantain
OTHER NAME(S): Alisma, Alisma Plantain d'Eau, Alismatis Plantago, Dong Fang Ze Xie, Jilgyeongitaegsa, Llanten de Agua, Plantain, Plantain d'Eau, Rhizoma Alismatis, Ze Xie, Zexie, Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale, Alisma orientale, Alisma plantago-aquatica var. orientale, Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juz, Water Plaintain, Alisma Asiática, Plantain D’eau Asiatique
Overview
The Asian water plantain is a plant. The root and underground stem (rhizome) are used to make medicine.
People use Asian water plantain for conditions such as bladder and urinary tract diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Be careful not to confuse Asian water plantain with other plantain species such as buckhorn plantain.
There isn't enough information to know how Asian water plantain works. It might work by increasing urine flow.
There isn't enough information to know how Asian water plantain works. It might work by increasing urine flow.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Bladder and urinary tract diseases.
- Diabetes.
- Diarrhea.
- Dizziness.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Liver disease.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Asian water plantain for these uses.
Precautions
There isn't enough available information to know if Asian water plantain is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough available information to know if Asian water plantain is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Asian Water Plantain overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of Asian water plantain 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 water plantain. 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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