Overview

Globe flower is a plant. The whole fresh plant is used to make medicine.

Globe flower is used for a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), but there is no good scientific evidence to support this use. Using fresh globe flower can also be unsafe.

How does it work ?

There isn't enough information to know how globe flower might work as a medicine.

There isn't enough information to know how globe flower might work as a medicine.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy).
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of globe flower for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Fresh globe flower is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It contains substances that are very irritating to the digestive tract, causing stomach pain and diarrhea. Fresh globe flower can also irritate the kidney, bladder, and other parts of the urinary tract. There isn't enough reliable information to know if taking dried globe flower by mouth is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: Fresh globe flower is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. Skin contact with the fresh plant can cause blisters and burns that are difficult to heal. There isn't enough reliable information to know if applying dried globe flower to the skin is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Fresh globe flower is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It contains substances that are very irritating to the digestive tract, causing stomach pain and diarrhea. Fresh globe flower can also irritate the kidney, bladder, and other parts of the urinary tract. There isn't enough reliable information to know if taking dried globe flower by mouth is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: Fresh globe flower is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. Skin contact with the fresh plant can cause blisters and burns that are difficult to heal. There isn't enough reliable information to know if applying dried globe flower to the skin is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to take fresh globe flower by mouth or apply it to the skin when pregnant or breast-feeding. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if dried globe flower is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for GLOBE FLOWER overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of globe flower 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 globe flower. 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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