Civet

Civet is the name of a small African mammal. Civet is also the name of a secretion extracted from the glands of this animal and used as a medicine. Civet is used to relieve pain and as a sedative. Civet is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. In cosmetics and soap, civet is used as a fixative and fragrance.

How does civet work?

There is not enough information about how civet might work as a medicine.

How effective is civet?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of civet in relieving pain and promoting relaxation. More scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of civet in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Civet is safe and harmless for most people in the amounts found in food. However, there is not enough information to assess whether civet is safe and harmless in larger amounts typically used as medicine.

Precautions and warnings

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

Interactions

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

Dosage

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