Heart-leaved foam blossom

The heartleaf foamflower is a plant that is used to make medicine. Tea made from heartleaf foamflower is used for urinary tract problems including bladder stones and other bladder disorders, as well as digestive problems including indigestion and heartburn. In addition to this, the heart-leaved foam flower is used for water retention and as a tonic.

How does heartleaf foam flower work?

Heartleaf foamflower may work by increasing the amount of urine the body produces.

How effective is heartleaf froth flower?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of heartleaf foamflower for urinary tract problems, bladder disorders, bladder stones, indigestion, stomach upset and heartburn. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of heartleaf foamflower for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information available to say whether heartleaf foam flower is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of heartleaf foamflower during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using heartleaf foamflower.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining heartleaf foam flower with the following medications:

Lithium

Heartleaf foamflower may have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking heartleaf foamflower may interfere with the body's excretion of lithium, which could result in increased lithium levels and serious side effects. For this reason, it is important to consult your doctor before using heartleaf foam flower if you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.

Dosage

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