Overview
Despite safety concerns, buttercup is used for arthritis, nerve pain, skin problems, and swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Arthritis.
- Blisters.
- Swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis).
- Ongoing (chronic) skin problems.
- Nerve pain.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Some of the toxins in fresh buttercup might be destroyed when buttercup is dried. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if dried buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Fresh buttercup is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. Skin contact can cause blisters and burns. Some are difficult to heal. It can also increase the risk of sunburn. Some of the toxins in fresh buttercup might be destroyed when buttercup is dried. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if dried buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
Some of the toxins in fresh buttercup might be destroyed when buttercup is dried. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if dried buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Fresh buttercup is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. Skin contact can cause blisters and burns. Some are difficult to heal. It can also increase the risk of sunburn. Some of the toxins in fresh buttercup might be destroyed when buttercup is dried. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if dried buttercup is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use fresh buttercup, especially if you are pregnant. Buttercup might cause the uterus to contract, and that could cause a miscarriage. There isn't enough reliable information to know if dried buttercup is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for BUTTERCUP overview.
Dosing
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