Tansy dock

Tansy(canaigre) is a plant whose root is used to make medicine.

Tansy is used to improve physical and athletic endurance, work efficiency, thinking ability and concentration. Tansy is also used as a general tonic to improve well-being. Other uses of tansy include soothing irritated or swollen tissue, as well as treating water retention, depression and leprosy. In the field of industrial production, tansy is used for dyeing wool leather.

How does tansy work?

Tansy contains chemicals called tannins. These tannins act as drying medicines and can help reduce swelling.

How effective is tansy?

There is not enough scientific information to make a statement about the effectiveness of tansy for depression, water retention and leprosy, as well as when used to improve physical stamina, improve work capacity, improve thinking ability and mental concentration, or when used as a general tonic. Further scientific research is required to evaluate the efficacy of tansy balsam in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Gerb-Ampfer appears to be safe and harmless for most people when used in normal amounts. However, the use of larger amounts may not be safe and harmless. There are concerns that high doses may contain sufficient amounts of tannins to cause cancer.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of tansy during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid tansy.

Interactions

At the moment there is no information about interactions of Gerb-Ampfer with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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