Overview

Rhatany (Krameria triandra) is a plant that is fairly uncommon. The root is used as medicine. Some rhatany products might not contain the correct plant. Related plants (other Krameria species) are sometimes used in place of rhatany, but are not stated on the label.

People use rhatany for intestinal swelling (enteritis), chest pain (angina), and for mild mouth and throat irritation, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these or other uses.

How does it work ?

Rhatany contains high concentrations of tannins. Tannins can reduce inflammation by shrinking tissues.

Rhatany contains high concentrations of tannins. Tannins can reduce inflammation by shrinking tissues.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Intestinal inflammation (enteritis).
  • Chest pain (angina).
  • Leg ulcers.
  • Mild mouth and throat irritation.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of rhatany for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe when used as medicine. Rhatany can cause stomach upset.

When applied to the skin: Rhatany is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin for less than two weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use on the skin for longer than 2 weeks. Rarely, rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Rhatany allergy: Rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat. Don't use rhatany if you are allergic to it.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe when used as medicine. Rhatany can cause stomach upset.

When applied to the skin: Rhatany is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin for less than two weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use on the skin for longer than 2 weeks. Rarely, rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if rhatany is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Rhatany allergy: Rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the lining of the mouth and throat. Don't use rhatany if you are allergic to it.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for RHATANY overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of rhatany 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 rhatany. 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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