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Field widow flower

Field scabious is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Field scabious is used to treat coughs and sore throats. It is sometimes applied directly to the skin to treat skin problems such as scabies, eczema, rashes, brittle skin around the anus and itching in the anal area. It is also applied to the skin to treat threadworm infections, bruises and inflammatory swellings of the skin, as well as to cleanse and heal ulcers.

How does field widow flower work?

Field widow flower contains chemicals that can help to relieve airway congestion by thinning mucus and facilitating expectoration. It also has a drying effect on the skin.

How effective is field widow flower?

There is not enough scientific data to be able to make a statement about the effectiveness of field widow's mite when taken orally for coughs and sore throats, or applied to the skin for bruises, skin ulcers, eczema, brittle skin in the anal area (anal fissure), itching in the anal area, scabies and threadworms. Further scientific studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of field widow's flower in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to make a statement about the safety, harmlessness, or possible side effects of field daisy.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and lactation: not enough is known about the use of field widow flower during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid products made from this plant.

Interactions

At present, there is no information available on interactions between field scabious and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of field daisy depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At present, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for field daisy. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.