Sweet Gale
OTHER NAME(S): Bayberry, Bog Myrtle, Bois-Sent-Bon, Dutch Myrtle, Galé Odorant, Lorette, Mirto de Brabante, Mirto de Turbera, Myrique Baumier, Myrte Bâtard, Myrte des Marais, Piment Aquatique, Piment Royal, Poivre du Brabant, Romarin du Nord, Myrica gale, Vendaval Dulce, Myrique baumier
Overview
Sweet gale (Myrica gale) is an herb. The leaves, branches, and wax are sometimes used to make medicine.
Sweet gale contains ingredients that might help reduce skin redness and swelling (inflammation) and have a drying (astringent) effect on the tissues.
People use sweet gale for conditions such as intestinal worms and itching, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using sweet gale can also be unsafe.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet gale is safe or what the side effects might be. The oil of sweet gale is thought to be poisonous.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet gale is safe or what the side effects might be. The oil of sweet gale is thought to be poisonous.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet gale 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 sweet gale 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.
- Sekhon-Loodu S, Rupasinghe HPV. Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Potential of Selected Traditional Medicinal Plants. Front Nutr 2019;6:53.