Overview

Moneywort is a flowering plant. It is native to Europe and grown in America and Japan. It The whole plant is used to make medicine.

Moneywort is used for diarrhea, eczema (atopic dermatitis), to loosen mucus so it can be coughed up, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.

There isn't enough information to know how moneywort might work.

There isn't enough information to know how moneywort might work.

Uses

Insufficient Evidence for

• Diarrhea.
• Increasing saliva.
• Loosening mucus (as an expectorant).
• Skin problems such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), when applied to the skin.
• Killing bacteria, when applied to the skin.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of moneywort for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if moneywort is safe or what the side effects might be.

Precautions

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if moneywort is safe or what the side effects might be.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if moneywort is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions

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Dosing

The appropriate dose of moneywort 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 moneywort. 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.