Dyer's broom

Dyer's bro om is a plant that is used to make medicine. Despite safety concerns, gorse is used for digestive problems, gout and bladder stones. It is also used to increase the heart rate, strengthen blood vessels and stimulate blood flow to the kidneys. Some people use gorse to breathe more deeply and to relieve pain in the lower back and hips. Gorse is also used to "detoxify" the blood, as an emetic and to cleanse the bowels.

How does gorse work?

There is not enough information available to say how gorse might work as a medicine.

How effective is gorse?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of gorse for digestive problems, gout, back pain, hip pain, bladder stones and lung disease, or when used to increase heart rate or blood flow to the kidneys. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of dyer's broom in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Gorse may not be safe and harmless when taken orally. It may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to take gorse during pregnancy. It may cause contractions of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage. It may also not be safe to use gorse while breastfeeding. It can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Interactions

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

Dosage

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