Hedge Mustard
OTHER NAME(S): English Watercress, Erísimo, Erysimum, Herb of Singers, Herbe au Chanvre, Moutarde des Haies, Singer's Plant, Sisymbre Officinal, St. Barbara's Hedge Mustard, Thalictroc, Vélar, Vélar Officinal, Sisymbrium officinale, Erysimum officinale, Mostaza de Cobertura, Sisymbre
Overview
Hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale) is a plant found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used as medicine.
Hedge mustard extract might have antioxidant effects.
People use hedge mustard for many purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Hedge mustard might also be unsafe.
Don't confuse hedge mustard with other types of mustard, such as black mustard, Clown's mustard plant, and white mustard. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Hedge Mustard overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: The flowering above-ground parts of hedge mustard are possibly unsafe. Hedge mustard contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides that can cause serious side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea, and heart rhythm disorders.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hedge mustard is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: The flowering above-ground parts of hedge mustard are possibly unsafe. Hedge mustard contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides that can cause serious side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea, and heart rhythm disorders.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hedge mustard is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Hedge mustard is possibly unsafe when used while pregnant or breast-feeding. It can affect the heart and cause other harm. Avoid use.
Heart disease: Hedge mustard contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides that might make heart disease worse or interfere with treatment. Avoid use.
Low levels of potassium: Hedge mustard contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides. These chemicals can harm the heart, especially in people with low potassium levels.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Antibiotics (Macrolide antibiotics) interacts with Hedge MustardTaking hedge mustard along with macrolide antibiotics might increase the effects and side effects of hedge mustard.
- Quinine interacts with Hedge MustardHedge mustard might affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine along with hedge mustard might increase the risk of side effects.
- Stimulant laxatives interacts with Hedge MustardHedge mustard might affect the heart. Stimulant laxatives can cause diarrhea and decrease potassium levels. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart. Taking these products together can increase the risk of side effects.
- Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with Hedge MustardTaking hedge mustard along with tetracycline antibiotics might increase the chance of side effects from hedge mustard.
- Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with Hedge MustardDigoxin helps the heart beat more strongly. Hedge mustard might also affect the heart. Taking hedge mustard along with digoxin might increase the effects and side effects of digoxin.
- Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with Hedge MustardHedge mustard might affect the heart. "Water pills" can decrease potassium levels. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart. Taking these products together can increase the risk of side effects.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of hedge mustard 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
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- Burnham TH, ed. Drug Facts and Comparisons, Updated Monthly. Facts and Comparisons, St. Louis, MO.
- United States Pharmacopeial Convention I, editor. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 19th ed. Micromedex, 1999.
- Amodeo V, Marrelli M, Pontieri V, et al. Chenopodium album L. and Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop.: Phytochemical content and in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Plants (Basel). 2019;8(11):505.