Scurvy Grass
OTHER NAME(S): Cochléaire Officinale, Coclearia, Cranson, Cranson Officinal, Herbe aux Cuillères, Herbe au Scorbut, Hierba del Escorbuto, Scrubby Grass, Spoonwort, Cochlearia officinalis, Herba de escorbuto, Cochléaire
Overview
Scurvy grass (Cochlearia officinalis) is a flowering herb. Its leaves have been used to make medicine.
Scurvy grass gets its name from the fact that sailors used to take it to prevent a disease called scurvy. Scurvy is caused by not getting enough vitamin C. Scurvy grass contains vitamin C.
People use scurvy grass for vitamin C deficiency, gout, wound healing, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Scurvy grass (Cochlearia officinalis) is sometimes called watercress. Do not to confuse it with watercress (Nasturtium officinale). They are not the same.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if scurvy grass is safe. Large amounts can irritate the stomach and intestines.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if scurvy grass is safe. It can irritate the skin.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if scurvy grass is safe. Large amounts can irritate the stomach and intestines.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if scurvy grass is safe. It can irritate the skin.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if scurvy grass is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of scurvy grass 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.
- Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. 2nd ed. New York, NY: DK Publ, Inc., 2000.