Goosefoot cinquefoil

Cinquefoil is a plant whose flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. Cinquefoil is used as a tea for diarrhea. Women use cinquefoil for premenstrual syndrome and a painful menstrual period.mCinquefoil is sometimes applied directly to the affected areas for soreness and inflammatory swelling of the mouth and throat.

How does cinquefoil work?

Goosefoot contains chemicals called tannins that may help reduce inflammation of the skin and may have a drying effect on tissue.

How effective is cinquefoil?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective goosefoot is for premenstrual syndrome, painful menstruation, diarrhea, and when applied directly to inflammatory swelling around the mouth and throat. Further scientific studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of cinquefoil in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Cinquefoil appears to be safe and harmless for most people. However, it may cause stomach irritation.

Precautions and warnings

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

Interactions

At present, there is no information on interactions between goose cinquefoil and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of cinquefoil 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 cinquefoil. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.