Houseleek
OTHER NAME(S): Aaron's Rod, Ayegreen, Ayron, Barbe de Jupiter, Bullock's Eye, Hens and Chickens, Joubarbe, Joubarbe des Toits, Jupiter's Beard, Jupiter's Eye, Liveforever, Sengreen, Thor's Beard, Thunder Plant, Sempervivum tectorum, Siempreviva Mayor, Joubarbe Des Toits
Overview
Houseleek is a succulent plant. The fresh leaves harvested before flowering, and the juice they contain, are used to make medicine.
Houseleek is used for diarrhea, stomach ulcers, cancer, diabetes, burns, gout, and ear infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough information to know how houseleek might work.
There isn't enough information to know how houseleek might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diarrhea.
- Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis).
- Burns.
- Bed sores (pressure ulcers).
- Warts.
- Insect bite.
- Gout.
- Swimmer's ear (otitis externa).
- Ear infection (otitis media).
- Stomach ulcers.
- Cancer.
- Diabetes.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of houseleek for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if houseleek is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if houseleek is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if houseleek is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if houseleek is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if houseleek is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Houseleek overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of houseleek 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 houseleek. 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.
- Stojkovic D, Barros L, Petrovic J, et al. Ethnopharmacological uses of Sempervivum tectorum L. in southern Serbia: Scientific confirmation for the use against otitis linked bacteria. J Ethnopharmacol 2015;176:297-304. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.11.014.