Overview

Burr marigold is an annual plant. All parts of the plant are used to make medicine.

People take burr marigold for male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis), and gout, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

How does it work ?

There isn't enough information to know how burr marigold might work.

There isn't enough information to know how burr marigold might work.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy).
  • A type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
  • Gout.
  • Male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia).
  • Toothache.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of burr marigold for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if burr marigold is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if burr marigold is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if burr marigold is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Burr marigold may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for BURR MARIGOLD overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of burr marigold 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 burr marigold. 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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