Overview

Dyer's broom (Genista tinctoria) is a plant with yellow flowers that is native to the Mediterranean and Asia. The whole plant has been used as medicine.

People use dyer's broom for digestion problems, gout, bladder stones, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for DYER'S BROOM overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if dyer's broom is safe. It might cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if dyer's broom is safe. It might cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Pregnancy: Dyer's broom is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. It might cause the uterus to contract, which may lead to a miscarriage.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if dyer's broom is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Caffeine interacts with DYER'S BROOM

    Dyer's broom contains the chemical genistein. Genistein might slow down how quickly the body gets rid of caffeine. This might increase the effects of caffeine.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of dyer's broom might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.

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