Columbine
OTHER NAME(S): Aiglantine, Ancolie Commune, Cinq Doigts, Colombine, Cornette, Culverwort, Gants de Notre Dame, Aquilegia vulgaris, Aguileña Común, Ancolie
Overview
Columbine is an herb. The leaves and stems are used to make medicine.
People take columbine for gallbladder disorders, general stomach and intestinal problems, for a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), and rashes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough information available to know how columbine might work as a medicine.
There isn't enough information available to know how columbine might work as a medicine.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Stomach and intestinal problems.
- Gallbladder disorders.
- A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy).
- Vitamin C-deficiency (scurvy).
- Jaundice.
- As a calming agent (tranquilizer).
- Skin rashes.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of columbine for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough information to know if columbine is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough information to know if columbine is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use columbine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Columbine overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of columbine 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 columbine. 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
- Bylka W, Szaufer-Hajdrych M, Matlawska I, Goslinska O. Antimicrobial activity of isocytisoside and extracts of Aquilegia vulgaris L. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2004;39(1):93-7.
- Murias M, Jodynis-Liebert J, Matlawska I, Bylka W. Antioxidant activity of isocytisoside and extracts of Aquilegia vulgaris. Fitoterapia 2005;76(5):476-80.