Creeping cinquefoil

Creepingcinquefoil is a plant that is used in dried form to make medicine. Creeping cinquefoil is used to treat diarrhea, heartburn and fever. Sometimes creeping cinquefoil is applied directly to the affected areas for swollen mouth, swollen gums and toothache. In addition to this, creeping cinquefoil is also used to treat open wounds by helping to dry out the tissue. Creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) should not be confused with Potentilla canadensis.

How does creeping cinquefoil work?

Creeping cinquefoil contains chemicals called tannins, which may help reduce inflammation of the skin and also have a drying effect on the tissue.

How effective is creeping cinquefoil?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of creeping cinquefoil for diarrhea and fever, as well as applied directly to the affected areas to treat swollen gums, swollen mouth, toothache and wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of creeping cinquefoil in these applications.

Safety and side effects

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

Interactions

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

Dosage

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