Abelmoschus

What is abelmoschus?

Abelmoschus is a plant whose seeds - typically prepared as tea - are used to make medicine.

Abelmoschus is used for stomach and intestinal disorders with cramps, loss of appetite and stomach cancer. It is also used for headaches, muscle cramps, hysteria, gonorrhea and lung problems. Some people use abelmoschus as a stimulant. Abelmoschus is also used to treat snake bites. In foodstuffs, abelmoschus is used as an ingredient in wormwood, bitters and other products. In industrial production, abelmoschus is used as an ingredient in perfume, soap, detergents, creams and lotions. Abelmoschus has a musky scent.

How does abelmoschus work?

There is not enough information available to make a statement about how abelmoschus works.

How effective is abelmoschus?

There is not enough scientific information to make a statement about the effectiveness of abelmoschus for cramps, snake bites, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, headaches, stomach cancer, hysteria, gonorrhea and lung problems. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of abelmoschus for these conditions.

Are there any safety concerns?

Abelmoschus appears to be safe and harmless when used in the amounts found in food. The safety of ingesting larger amounts orally is not known. Abelmoschus may also be safe and harmless when a small amount of the diluted oil is applied to the skin. However, Abelmoschus may cause skin irritation in some people.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the use of abelmoschus during pregnancy. For this reason, pregnant women should avoid abelmoschus to be on the safe side.

Taking abelmoschus orally and applying it to the skin may not be safe for breastfeeding women. Abelmoschus appears to pass into breast milk, although it is not known whether this can have negative effects on the breastfed child.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of Abelmoschus with medications or other supplements.

Dosage

There is not yet sufficient scientific data available to be able to make a statement regarding an optimal dosage for Abelmoschus. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label or consult a doctor or pharmacist.