What is Ground Ivy?
Ground-ivy is found in dams and shady places, especially in thickets, in Canada, most of the United States, the United Kingdom (except Scotland), Europe, northern Asia, and Japan. Traditionally, ground ivy has been used for tinnitus, catarrh, diarrhea, bile disorders, hemorrhoids, and as a tonic.
Side Effects
Skin rash,
itching, watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, nausea, difficulty breathing, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, increased bowel movements, mania and other moods, blocked intestines, changes in blood sugar levels, hormone changes, increased risk of bleeding, prostate cancer.
Reactions / Interactions
Drugs used to treat constipation, stool softners, drugs that increase the risk of bleeding, thyroid drugs, drugs that lower cholesterol, mental illness drugs (like lithium), blood pressure drugs, drugs used to control blood sugar, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.
What is Ground Ivy?
Ground-ivy is found in dams and shady places, especially in thickets, in Canada, most of the United States, the United Kingdom (except Scotland), Europe, northern Asia, and Japan. Traditionally, ground ivy has been used for tinnitus, catarrh, diarrhea, bile disorders, hemorrhoids, and as a tonic.
Side Effects
Skin rash,
itching, watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, nausea, difficulty breathing, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, increased bowel movements, mania and other moods, blocked intestines, changes in blood sugar levels, hormone changes, increased risk of bleeding, prostate cancer.
Reactions / Interactions
Drugs used to treat constipation, stool softners, drugs that increase the risk of bleeding, thyroid drugs, drugs that lower cholesterol, mental illness drugs (like lithium), blood pressure drugs, drugs used to control blood sugar, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.
Safety
Flaxseed has been well-tolerated in studies for up to four months. Avoid if allergic to flaxseed, flaxseed oil or other plants of the Linaceae family. Avoid with prostrate cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer or endometriosis. Avoid ingestion of immature flaxseed pods. Avoid large amounts of flaxseed by mouth and mix plenty of water or liquid. Avoid flaxseed (not flaxseed oil) if history of esophageal stricture, ileus, gastrointestinal stricture or bowel obstruction. Avoid if history of acute or chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Avoid topical flaxseed in open wounds or abraded skin surfaces. Caution if history of a bleeding disorder or with drugs that cause bleeding risk (like anticoagulants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (like aspirin, warfarin, Advil®), high triglyceride levels, diabetes, mania, seizures or asthma. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage
Adults (18 years and older)
Flaxseed liquid, powder, flour, soluble fiber and capsules are available.
Children (18 years and younger)
Not enough scientific data available.
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