Jaborandi is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, jaborandi is used for diarrhea, glaucoma, and to cause sweating. But there is no good scientific evidence to support its uses.
It's important to understand the difference between jaborandi and pilocarpine. Jaborandi itself is rarely used as a medicinal herb. It was originally used in the production of pilocarpine, an FDA-approved prescription medication. Pilocarpine eye drops are used for treating glaucoma. Pilocarpine tablets are used for treating dry mouth due to radiation treatment or dry mouth and dry eyes due to a condition called Sjogren syndrome.
Is It Effective?
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- Diarrhea.
- Causing sweating.
- A group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss (glaucoma), when applied into the eye.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of jaborandi for these uses.
Is it Safe?
It is not known how jaborandi might work. It might stimulate saliva production, sweat, and muscle contractions in the stomach and intestines.
When taken by mouth: Jaborandi is UNSAFE for use as a medicinal herb. A deadly dose of jaborandi is estimated to be only 5-10 grams of leaf.
When applied into the eye: Jaborandi is UNSAFE for use as a medicinal herb.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Jaborandi is UNSAFE for anyone to use, but there are additional safety concerns during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Jaborandi contains chemicals that might cause birth defects or a miscarriage. Don't take it by mouth or use it in the eyes if you are pregnant. There are also concerns that it might harm a nursing infant. Avoid using jaborandi if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
It is not known if Jaborandi interacts with any medicines. Before taking Jaborandi, 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 jaborandi 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 jaborandi. 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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