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Bach clove root is a plant whose root stem is used to make medicine. The fresh flowering plant is also used to make medicine. Bach clove root is used for digestive problems including diarrhea, catarrhal colitis, and ulcerative colitis. Bach clove root is also used to treat uterine bleeding and fever.

How does Bach clove root work?

Bach cloveroot contains tannins, which can act as a drying agent. Drying agents may help to reduce diarrhea.

How effective is Bach clove root?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Bach clove root for diarrhea, fever, intestinal problems and uterine bleeding. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Bach Clove Root in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Bach Clove Root is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of Bach Clovewort during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid Bach Clove Root.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining Bach clove root with the following medicines:

Medication taken orally

Bach cloveroot contains large amounts of tannins. Tannins absorb substances in the stomach and intestines. Taking Bach Clove Root in combination with oral medications can reduce the amount of active drug ingredients absorbed by the body and thus reduce the effectiveness of these medications. To prevent this interaction, Bach clove root should be taken at least one hour after oral medication.

Dosage

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