Sweet Cicely
OTHER NAME(S): British Myrrh, Cerfeuil Anisé, Cerfeuil d'Espagne, Cerfeuil Musqué, Cerfeuil Odorant, Myrrhe Odorante, Perifollo Oloroso, Roman Plant, Shepherd's Needle, Sweet Bracken, Sweet Chervil, Sweet-Cus, Sweet-Fern, Sweet-Humlock, Sweets, The Roman Plant, Myrrhis odorata, Dulce Perifollo, Cerfeuil musqué
Overview
Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a flowering herb. It has been used to make medicine.
People use sweet cicely for airway conditions, urinary tract conditions, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Sweet Cicely overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet cicely is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet cicely is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet cicely is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet cicely is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet cicely is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Sweet Cicely overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of sweet cicely 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.
