Water avens is a plant. The underground parts and fresh flowering plant are used to make medicine.
Water avens is used for digestive tract problems including diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these or other uses.
Is It Effective?
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
- A type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
- Bleeding from the uterus.
- Diarrhea.
- Fever.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of water avens for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Water avens contains tannins, which can act as drying agents (astringents). Astringent effects might help reduce diarrhea.
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if water avens 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 water avens is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Water Avens interacts with any medicines. Before taking Water Avens, 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 water avens 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 water avens. 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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