Spotted Geranium
OTHER NAME(S): Cranesbill, G. maculatum, Geranium, Géranium Taché, Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, Wood Geranium, Geranium maculatum, Geranio Manchado, Géranium Tacheté
Overview
Spotted geranium is a plant that grows in North America. It is found most frequently in eastern Canada, as well as in the northern, central, and eastern regions of the United States. The whole plant and the root are used to make medicine.
People use spotted geranium for skin wounds, diarrhea, other problems with digestion, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Spotted geranium contains chemicals called tannins. These have a drying effect and might be useful for conditions such as diarrhea.
Spotted geranium contains chemicals called tannins. These have a drying effect and might be useful for conditions such as diarrhea.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diarrhea.
- Cholera.
- Digestion problems.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Canker sores.
- Gum disease.
- Other conditions.
- Skin wounds.
- Bleeding sores.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Vaginal discharge.
- Fungal infection (thrush).
- Other conditions.
TAKEN BY MOUTH
APPLIED TO THE SKIN
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of spotted geranium for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spotted geranium is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spotted geranium is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spotted geranium is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spotted geranium is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spotted geranium is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Spotted Geranium overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of spotted geranium 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 spotted geranium. 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
- Foster S, Duke JA. The Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants: Eastern and Central North America. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1990.
- Guevara JM, Chumpitaz J, Valencia E. [The in vitro action of plants on Vibrio cholerea]. Rev Gastroenterol Peru 1994;14:27-31.
- Weiner MA. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. New York, NY: Ballantine Books; 1980.
- Kim, S. I., Chang, K. S., Yang, Y. C., Kim, B. S., and Ahn, Y. J. Repellency of aerosol and cream products containing fennel oil to mosquitoes under laboratory and field conditions. Pest.Manag.Sci 2004;60(11):1125-1130.
- Girgenti, P. and Suss, L. [Repellent activity against Aedes aegypti (L.) of formulas based on natural vegetable extracts or synthetic active agents]. Ann.Ig 2002;14(3):205-210.
- Magesa, S. M. and Kamugisha, M. L. Evaluation of the bio-efficacy of three brands of repellents against wild populations of anthropophilic mosquitoes. Tanzan.Health Res Bull. 2006;8(3):145-148.
- Van Etten ML, Chang SM. Frequency-dependent pollinator discrimination acts against female plants in the gynodioecious Geranium maculatum. Ann Bot. 2014;114(8):1769-78.