Compass plant

The compass plant, also known by its Latin name Silphium laciniatum, is a plant whose root is used as a homeopathic medicine. The compass plant is used to treat digestive disorders.

How does the compass plant work?

The compass plant could reduce water retention (edema), induce sweating and relieve cramps.

How effective is the compass plant?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of the compass plant for digestive disorders. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of compass plant in this application.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether compass plant 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 compass plant during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid compass plant.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining compass plant with the following medications:

Lithium

The compass plant could have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking the compass plant can impair 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 compass plant if you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.

Dosage

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