Clown's mustard plant is an herb. People use the leaves, stem, roots, and seeds to make medicine.
Clown's mustard plant is used for digestion problems such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach discomfort (gastritis), and bloating. It is also used for gout, muscle and joint aches and pains (rheumatism), rapid heartbeat, asthma, bronchitis, and fluid retention (edema).
Is It Effective?
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- Heartburn, when a combination of clown's mustard plant and several other herbs is used. The combination (Iberogast, Medical Futures, Inc) includes clown's mustard plant plus peppermint leaf, German chamomile, caraway, licorice, milk thistle, celandine, angelica, and lemon balm. Taking this product reduces the amount of stomach acid in the throat (acid reflux), stomach pain, cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Gastritis.
- Bloating.
- Gout.
- Muscle and joint aches and pains (rheumatism).
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of clown's mustard plant for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Early research suggests clown's mustard plant might increase contractions in the small intestine, which helps move food through the digestive tract.
Clown's mustard plant seems to be safe for most people when used for up to eight weeks. It can cause side effects in some people, including nausea, diarrhea, and skin rashes.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of clown's mustard plant during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Clown's Mustard plant interacts with any medicines. Before taking Clown's Mustard plant, 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 following doses have been studied in scientific research:
BY MOUTH:
- For heartburn: A specific combination product containing clown's mustard plant (Iberogast, Medical Futures, Inc) and several other herbs has been used in a dose of 1 mL three times daily for 4 weeks.
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