Heartsease (Herb/Suppl)

Brand and Other Names:birds eye, bullweed, more...herb constancy, herb trinity, Johnny jump up, live in idleness, love in idleness, love lies bleeding, wild pansy

Suggested Dosing

Used primarily in compresses

1.5 g PO TID

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Suggested Uses

Skin inflammation, warts

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Adverse Effects

None known

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Warnings

Contraindications

None reported

Cautions

None reported

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

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

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of Action

Relieves inflammation; acts as an antioxidant

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