Cursed Buttercup
OTHER NAME(S): Apio Sardónico, Celery-Leafed Crowfoot, Cursed Crowfoot, Herbe de Feu, Herbe Sardonique, Mort aux Vaches, Renoncule à Feuilles de Céleri, Sardonia, Ranunculus sceleratus, Ranúnculo maldito, Renoncule Scélérate
Overview
Cursed buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are sometimes used to make medicine.
Fresh cursed buttercup contains a chemical that can cause severe irritation when it comes into contact with the skin or the mouth, throat, stomach, or intestines.
Cursed buttercup is used for skin conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Cursed buttercup might also be unsafe.
Do not confuse cursed buttercup with buttercup or bulbous buttercup. These plants are not the same.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Fresh cursed buttercup is likely unsafe. It can irritate the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines and cause serious side effects. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried cursed buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Fresh cursed buttercup is likely unsafe. Contact with the fresh plant can cause skin blisters and burns that are difficult to heal. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried cursed buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Fresh cursed buttercup is likely unsafe. It can irritate the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines and cause serious side effects. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried cursed buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Fresh cursed buttercup is likely unsafe. Contact with the fresh plant can cause skin blisters and burns that are difficult to heal. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried cursed buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's likely unsafe to take cursed buttercup by mouth or apply it to the skin when pregnant or breast-feeding. It might make the uterus contract, and this could cause a miscarriage.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cursed buttercup 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.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Misra SB, Dixit SN. Antifungal properties of leaf extract of Ranunculus sceleratus L. Experientia 1978;34:1442-3.