Vergissmeinnicht

Forget-me-not is a plant that is used to make medicine. Despite safety concerns, forget-me-not is used for lung problems and nosebleeds.

How does forget-me-not work?

There is not enough information available to say how forget-me-not might work as a medicine.

How effective is forget-me-not?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of forget-me-not for lung problems and nosebleeds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of forget-me-not for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

Forget-me-not may not be safe and harmless. Forget-me-not belongs to a family of plants that may contain hepatoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These chemicals can cause severe liver damage and cancer.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Forget-me-not is not safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women as this plant may contain chemicals that can cause severe liver damage and cancer.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of forget-me-not with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of forget-me-not 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 forget-me-not. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

1. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46.
2. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmacy 1995;50:83-98.