Herb Paris
OTHER NAME(S): Einbeere, Étrangle-Loup, Herb-Paris, Herbe à Paris, Hierba de Pares, Hierba de París, One Berry, Oneberry, Parisette à Quatre Feuilles, Raisin de Renard, Tilki Uzumu, Uva de Raposa, Wang Sun, Paris quadrifolia, Hierba De Pares, Parisette
Overview
Herb Paris is a plant. The plant and its fruit are used to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, Herb Paris is used for treating headache, nerve pain, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Herb Paris contains a chemical that causes the pupil of the eye to get smaller, and it can also affect breathing.
Herb Paris contains a chemical that causes the pupil of the eye to get smaller, and it can also affect breathing.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Causing vomiting.
- Constipation.
- Genital tumors.
- Headache.
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
- Muscle spasms.
- Nerve pain.
- Pain.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Herb Paris for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Herb Paris is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. The plant and berry contain poisonous chemicals. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, small pupils, trouble breathing, and death.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Herb Paris is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. The plant and berry contain poisonous chemicals. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, small pupils, trouble breathing, and death.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is UNSAFE to take Herb Paris. It contains poisonous chemicals. Don't use it.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Herb Paris overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of Herb Paris 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 Herb Paris. 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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Paris quadrifolia L. U.S. National Plant Germplasm System. https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=410335. Accessed April 30, 2020.