Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
OTHER NAME(S): Épervière Piloselle, Hawkweed, Herbe à l'Épervier, Oreille de Rat, Oreille de Souris, Piloselle, Vellosilla, Veluette, Hieracium pilosella, Pilosella officinarum, Épervière piloselle, Vellosilla oreja de ratón
Overview
Mouse-ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) is a plant. The flowering parts have been used to make medicine.
People use mouse-ear hawkweed for flatulence, wound healing, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mouse-ear hawkweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mouse-ear hawkweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mouse-ear hawkweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mouse-ear hawkweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mouse-ear hawkweed is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Mouse-ear hawkweed may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of mouse-ear hawkweed 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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
