American ivy is a vine. Its bark is used to make medicine.
American ivy is used for digestion problems, to cause sweating, and for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Is It Effective?
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- Digestion problems.
- Causing sweating.
- Use as a drying agent (astringent).
- Use as a tonic.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of American ivy for these uses.
Is it Safe?
There isn't enough information to know how American ivy might work.
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American ivy is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be. The berries contain chemicals that are considered poisonous.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if American ivy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if American Ivy interacts with any medicines. Before taking American Ivy, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The appropriate dose of American ivy 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 American ivy. 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.
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