Suggested Dosing
Dried Watercress: 4-6 g/d
Fresh Watercress: 20-30 g/d
Watercress Juice: 60-150 g/d
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Suggested Uses
Bronchitis, cough, appetite stimulant, arthritis
Efficacy
Only proven for bronchitis & cough
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Interactions
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Contraindicated
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Minor
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- chlorzoxazone
watercress increases levels of chlorzoxazone by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
watercress increases levels of chlorzoxazone by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (0)
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Adverse Effects
None at routine doses
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Warnings
Contraindications
GI ulcer
Kidney inflammation
<4 yo
Cautions
Large quantities may irritate stomach/intestines
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: no adverse effects known
Lactation: no adverse effects known
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
May be due to mustard oil content
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