Poison buttercup

Poison butter cup is a plant whose parts growing above ground are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, poison buttercup is used to treat skin diseases such as scabies and leukoderma.

How does poison buttercup work?

Poison buttercup contains a chemical that is extremely irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. It can cause pain and a burning sensation, swelling of the tongue and increased salivation.

How effective is poison buttercup?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of poison buttercup for scabies and leukoderma. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of poison buttercup in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Poison buttercup is not safe and harmless when applied to the skin. Skin contact with the fresh or crushed plant can cause blistering and burns that are difficult to treat. Touching the poison buttercup can also increase the risk of sunburn. There is not enough information on whether poison buttercup is safe and harmless when taken orally.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Applying poison buttercup to the skin is not safe for anyone, but there are additional dangers for pregnant women. Applying poison buttercup to the skin or taking poison buttercup orally can cause contractions of the uterus, which could result in a miscarriage.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of poison buttercup with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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

References

1. Misra SB, Dixit SN. Antifungal properties of leaf extract of Ranunculus sceleratus L. Experientia 1978;34:1442-3.