Overview

Smartweed is an herb. The above-ground parts are used to make medicine.

People use smartweed for diarrhea, to stop bleeding, for the common cold, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

How does it work ?

Smartweed contains vitamin K which helps the blood to clot.

Smartweed contains vitamin K which helps the blood to clot.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

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

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if smartweed is safe. It might cause side effects such as stomach irritation.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if smartweed is safe. It might cause side effects such as skin irritation and swelling (inflammation), especially when the skin is in contact with the fresh plant.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if smartweed is safe. It might cause side effects such as stomach irritation.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if smartweed is safe. It might cause side effects such as skin irritation and swelling (inflammation), especially when the skin is in contact with the fresh plant.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if smartweed is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Ulcers or other stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal, GI) disorders: Smartweed can irritate the tissues that line the stomach and intestines, making ulcers and GI problems worse. Avoid using smartweed if you have ulcers or another GI disorder.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with SMARTWEED

    Smartweed contains large amounts of vitamin K. Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, smartweed might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin). Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of smartweed 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 smartweed. 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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