Rowan berry

The rowan, also known as mountain ash and by its Latin name Sorbus aucuparia, is a deciduous tree of the rowan family whose berries are used to make medicine. The berries are used fresh, dried or cooked and then dried. Rowan berries are used to treat kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, low vitamin C levels, diarrhea and menstrual problems. Rowanberry is also used to reduce inflammatory swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth and throat, as well as swelling in other areas of the body. Some people use rowanberry to treat lung diseases - especially diseases that cause fever. Other uses include correcting the way the body processes uric acid, "cleansing" the blood and increasing the metabolic rate. In industrial production, rowanberry is used as an ingredient in jam, compote, liqueur, vinegar and tea blends.

How does rowanberry work?

The rowan berry contains many chemicals including vitamin C. There is not enough information about how rowanberry might work for the conditions it is used to treat.

How effective is rowanberry?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective rowanberry is for kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, inflammatory swelling, low vitamin C levels, menstrual problems, diarrhea and lung disease, as well as when used to cleanse the blood. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of rowanberry in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Fresh rowan berries are not safe or harmless. Large amounts can cause stomach irritation, stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, kidney damage and other side effects. There is not enough information on whether dried or cooked berries are safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The use of large amounts of fresh rowan berries is not safe. Not enough is known about the safety of dried or cooked berries, so pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid rowan berries altogether.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of rowanberry with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of rowanberry 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 rowanberry. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.