Red hose plant

The red hose plant is a plant whose leaves and roots are used to make medicine. The red hose plant is used orally for digestive problems and especially constipation, for diseases of the urinary tract and water retention, as a cure for smallpox and to prevent scarring. An extract from the red hose plant (Sarapin) is administered as an injection. Doctors inject sarapin to relieve pain in the back, neck and other parts of the body.

How does the red hose plant work?

The red hose plant contains tannins and other chemicals that are believed to help with some digestive tract issues. There is some evidence to suggest that an extract of red hose plant may affect nerves involved in the perception of pain.

How effective is red hose plant?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of red hose plant for digestive disorders, constipation, urinary tract disorders and water retention, as well as for the prevention of scarring and as an injection for pain. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the red hose plant in these applications.

Safety and side effects

A particular extract of the red hose plant, known as sarapin, appears to be safe and harmless when injected by a physician. However, it is not safe and harmless when injected into painful areas and inflammatory swellings or by a person not trained to do so. The red hose plant can cause some side effects including a feeling of heat or heaviness. Injections may also make symptoms worse. There is not enough information about whether red hose plant taken orally is safe and harmless, or what possible side effects may occur when taken orally.

Precautions and warnings

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

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of red hose plant with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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