Common Stonecrop
OTHER NAME(S): Bird Bread, Creeping Tom, Gazon d'Or, Gold Chain, Golden Moss, Jack-of-the-Buttery, Mousetail, Orpin Brûlant, Pain d'Oiseau, Pampajarito, Petite Joubarbe, Poivre de Muraille, Prick Madam, Trique-Madame, Uva de Gato, Vermiculaire, Vermiculaire Âcre, Wall Ginger, Wallpepper, Sedum acre, Cultivo de piedra común, Orpin Âcre
Overview
Common stonecrop (Sedum acre) is a flowering plant that has sometimes been used to make medicine.
People use common stonecrop for cough, high blood pressure, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if common stonecrop is safe. Taking very large amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if common stonecrop is safe. Taking very large amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if common stonecrop is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of common stonecrop 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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.