Overview

Cnidium is a plant that is native to China. It is also commonly found in other parts of Asia. The fruit, seed, and other plant parts are used as medicine.

Cnidium is most commonly used for increasing sexual performance and sex drive, erectile dysfunction (ED), and skin conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of its uses.

Cnidium is a common ingredient in Chinese lotions, creams, and ointments.

How does it work ?

Cnidium contains chemicals that might kill cancer and bacterial cells, reduce swelling (inflammation), strengthen bones, decrease itching, and increase sex drive.

Cnidium contains chemicals that might kill cancer and bacterial cells, reduce swelling (inflammation), strengthen bones, decrease itching, and increase sex drive.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of cnidium for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cnidium is safe. It might cause side effects such as a bitter mouth, stomach discomfort, and drowsiness.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cnidium is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cnidium is safe. It might cause side effects such as a bitter mouth, stomach discomfort, and drowsiness.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cnidium is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cnidium is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Cnidium might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using cnidium at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with CNIDIUM

    Cnidium might slow blood clotting. Taking cnidium along with medications that slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

    Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

  • Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with CNIDIUM

    Cnidium might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking cnidium along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.

    Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of cnidium depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for cnidium. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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