Watercress (Herb/Suppl)

Brand and Other Names:agriao, berro, more...berro di agua, brunnenkresse, crescione di fonte, cresson au poulet, cresson de fontaine, cresson deau, Indian cress, mizu garashi, nasilord, nasturtium officinale, oranda garashi, scurvy grass, selada air, tall nasturtium, wasserkresse, waterkres

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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                • 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.

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                  Pharmacology

                  Metabolism: N/A

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                  Mechanism of Action

                  May be due to mustard oil content

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