Duckweed (Lemna minor) is a water plant. The whole fresh plant is used as a food and is sometimes used to make medicine.
Duckweed contains large amounts of protein.
People use duckweed for infection of the airways, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Is It Effective?
There is interest in using duckweed for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Is it Safe?
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if duckweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if duckweed is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Duckweed interacts with any medicines. Before taking Duckweed, 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.
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of duckweed 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.
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