Wild teasel

Wild teasel is a plant whose root is used to make medicine.

Wild teasel is used to treat minor injuries and psoriasis. It is also applied to the skin to treat arthritis.

How does wild teasel work?

There is not enough information available to say how wild teasel might work as a medicine.

How effective is wild teasel?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of wild teasel for arthritis and psoriasis, or when used to treat minor injuries. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of wild teasel in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether wild teasel is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of wild teasel during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between wild teasel and medications or supplements.

Dosage

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