Wood Anemone
OTHER NAME(S): Anémona de Bosque, Anémone des Bois, Anémone Sylvie, Crowfoot, Fleur de Vendredi Saint, Flor del Viento, Olor de Zorro, Pasque Flower, Pâquette, Smell Fox, Sylvie des Bois, Wind Flower, Anemone nemorosa, Anémona de Madera, Anémone des bois
Overview
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) is a flowering plant that has been traditionally used in folk medicine. But using fresh wood anemone can be unsafe.
The above ground parts of the wood anemone plant might have antioxidant effects. But the fresh plant also contains chemicals that can cause severe irritation to the stomach and skin.
People use wood anemone for many conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Wood Anemone overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Fresh wood anemone is likely unsafe. It contains a chemical that can severely irritate the skin, stomach, and intestines. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried wood anemone is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Fresh wood anemone is likely unsafe. It contains a chemical that can severely irritate the skin, stomach, and intestines. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried wood anemone is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Fresh wood anemone is likely unsafe when taken by mouth while pregnant or breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried wood anemone is safe. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Wood Anemone overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of wood anemone might be. Using fresh wood anemone might also be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
References
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Swanepoel B, Venables L, Olaru OT, Nitulescu GM, van de Venter M. In vitro anti-proliferative activity and mechanism of action of Anemone nemorosa. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(5):1217.