Water pepper

Water pepper, also known by the names flea pepper, pepper knotweed, pepper herb and pungent herb, as well as by its Latin name Persicaria hydropiper, is a plant that is used to make medicine. Water pepper is used to stop bleeding such as bleeding hemorrhoids, menstrual bleeding and uterine bleeding. It is also used in the treatment of diarrhea. Some people apply water pepper directly to the skin to wash out bleeding wounds.

How does water pepper work?

Waterpepper contains chemicals that are believed to stop bleeding.

How effective is water pepper?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of water pepper when used to stop bleeding, treat diarrhea and clean bleeding wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of water pepper in these applications.

Safety and side effects

It is not known whether water pepper is safe and harmless. It can cause side effects such as stomach irritation when taken orally.

Touching the fresh plant may cause skin irritation and inflammatory swelling.

Precautions and warnings

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

Stomach and intestinal ulcers or other disorders of the stomach and intestines: Water pepper can irritate the stomach and intestines, which can aggravate stomach and intestinal ulcers and other problems in the digestive tract. For this reason, water pepper should be avoided if you suffer from stomach or intestinal ulcers or other digestive tract disorders.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining water pepper with the following medications:

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of water pepper depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for water pepper. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.