Small duckweed

Duckweed is a plant that is used to make medicine. Duckweed is used for inflammatory swellings of the upper respiratory tract, jaundice and arthritis.

How does duckweed work?

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

How effective is duckweed?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of duckweed for inflammatory swelling of the upper respiratory tract, jaundice and arthritis. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of duckweed in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether duckweed 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 duckweed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using duckweed.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between duckweed and medications or supplements.

Dosage

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