Snake knotweed

Snake knotweed is a plant whose root and root stem are used to make medicine. Snake knotweed is used for digestive problems and especially diarrhea. Some people apply snake knotweed directly to the affected areas for infections around the mouth and throat, as well as for wounds.

How does snake knotweed work?

Snake knotweed contains chemicals called tannins, which can help relieve diarrhea and soothe irritation around the mouth and throat by reducing inflammatory swelling.

How effective is snake knotweed?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of snake knotweed when taken orally for digestive problems such as diarrhea or when applied directly to mouth and throat infections and wounds.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of snake knotweed in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether snake knotweed is safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of snake knotweed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid snake knotweed.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining snake knotweed with the following medications

Medications that are taken orally

Snakeweed contains large amounts of chemicals called tannins. Tannins absorb substances into the stomach and digestive tract. Taking snakeweed in conjunction with oral medications can reduce the amount of drug substance absorbed by the body, thereby reducing the effectiveness of these medications. To prevent this, snake knotweed should be taken at least one hour after taking medication.

Dosage

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