Red scaly chickweed

What is red kidney vetch?

Red chickweed, also known as field chickweed, is a plant that is used in the production of medicine. It is used to treat disorders of the urinary tract including cystitis, painful urination, difficulty urinating, kidney stones and bladder stones.

How does red chickweed work?

Red chickweed may help to increase urine production, acting as a diuretic.

How effective is red chickweed?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of red chickweed in treating bladder infections, painful urination, difficulty urinating, kidney stones and bladder stones. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of red chickweed in these applications.

Are there any safety concerns?

There is not enough information available to say whether red knapweed is safe and harmless, or what possible side effects this plant may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of red chickweed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid products made from red chickweed to be on the safe side.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining red chickweed with the following medications:

Lithium

Red chickweed may have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking red knapweed could reduce lithium excretion by the body, which could result in increased lithium levels and serious side effects. For this reason, it is important to consult with your doctor before using products made from red rockweedif you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be changed.

Dosage

There is insufficient scientific data to determine an appropriate dosage range for red dandruff kidney. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.