Overview
People use heart's ease for many conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis). Early research shows that applying a lotion containing heart's ease and other herbs does not help with most symptoms of eczema.
- A lung disease that makes it harder to breathe (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD).
- Acne.
- Constipation.
- Cough.
- Non-cancerous wart-like growths on the skin (seborrheic keratosis).
- Rough, scaly skin on the scalp and face (seborrheic dermatitis).
- Scaly, itchy skin (psoriasis).
- Skin conditions.
- Sore throat (pharyngitis).
- Warts.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: Heart's ease is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if heart's ease is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for HEART'S EASE overview.
Dosing
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