European Five-finger Grass
OTHER NAME(S): Cinquefoil, European Five Finger Grass, Five Fingers, Five-Finger Blossom, Herbe à Cinq Feuilles, Main-de-Mars, Pata de Gallina, Pie de Cristo, Quintefeuille, Sunkfield, Synkfoyle, Potentilla reptans, Cincoenrama, Potentille Rampante
Overview
European five-finger grass is an herb. The whole dried plant is used to make medicine.
People take European five-finger grass for diarrhea and fever, and use it in mouthwashes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how European five-finger grass might work.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how European five-finger grass might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Canker sores.
- Diarrhea.
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Fever.
- A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis).
- Toothache.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate European five-finger grass for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European five-finger grass is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European five-finger grass is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European five-finger grass is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European five-finger grass is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if European five-finger grass is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for European Five-finger Grass overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of European five-finger grass 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 European five-finger grass. 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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