Overview

Pellitory-of-the-wall is a plant. Its name comes from its habit of growing in old walls and dry, stony areas. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Pellitory-of-the-wall is used for constipation, cough, urinary tract problems, and other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Be careful not to confuse pellitory-of-the-wall with pellitory, which is a different plant.

There isn't enough information to know how pellitory-of-the-wall might work.

There isn't enough information to know how pellitory-of-the-wall might work.

Uses

Insufficient Evidence for

• Burns.
• Constipation.
• Cough.
• Fluid retention.
• Heart failure and fluid build up in the body (congestive heart failure or CHF).
• High blood pressure.
• Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs).
• Kidney stones.
• Wound healing.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of pellitory-of-the-wall for these uses.

Side Effects

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

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pellitory-of-the-wall is safe or what the side effects might be.

Precautions

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

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pellitory-of-the-wall is safe or what the side effects might be.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pellitory-of-the-wall 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 pellitory-of-the-wall 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 pellitory-of-the-wall. 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.