Wood anemone

Wood anemone is a plant that is used in traditional Russian folk medicine. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Wood anemone products are used for stomach pain, delayed menstruation, gout, whooping cough and asthma.

How do wood anemone products work?

There is not enough information available to say how wood anemone products might work as a medicine.

How effective are wood anemone products?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective wood anemone products are for stomach pain, delayed menstruation, gout, whooping cough and asthma. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of wood anemone products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

It is not safe to ingest or apply fresh wood anemone to the skin. Wood anemone contains a chemical that can be highly irritating to the stomach and intestines. Eating the freshly harvested plant can be fatal. Skin contact can cause slow-healing blisters and burns. There is not enough information to say whether the dried plant is safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The use of fresh wood anemone is not safe for anyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. Not enough is known about the safety of the dried plant. For these reasons, it is best for pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid anemone products altogether.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of wood anemone with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of wood anemone products depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for wood anemone products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.