Overview

Java tea is a shrub. The leaves and stem tips are used to make medicine.

Java tea is most commonly used by mouth for treating various conditions of the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys. But there is limited scientific research to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

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

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Java tea is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for up to 8 weeks.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Java tea is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for up to 8 weeks.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Java tea is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: There is a concern that Java tea might make blood pressure control difficult during surgery. Stop taking Java tea at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Lithium interacts with JAVA TEA

    Java tea might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking java tea might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.

  • Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with JAVA TEA

    Java tea seems to decrease blood pressure. Taking Java tea along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of Java tea 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 Java tea. 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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