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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Water avens, Indian chocolate, Cure all, Geum rivale, Throat root, Chocolate root, Cariofilada acuatica, Bentonite pourpre, Water flower, Water chisch
Class :
Herbals Gastrointestinal/Women's health
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Water avens, Indian chocolate, Cure all, Geum rivale, Throat root, Chocolate root, Cariofilada acuatica, Bentonite pourpre, Water flower, Water chisch
Class :
Herbals Gastrointestinal/Women's health
Suggested dosing:
Extract
8mg/mg
The optimal water aven dosage varies depending on the user's age and health, however the range cannot be determined due to a lack of data
safety is not established
refer adult dosing
Actions and spectrum:Â
Tannins present in water avens act as astringents or drying agents. These effects help to reduce diarrhea.
This drug is not shown any side effects.
Black Box WarningÂ
There is no specific black box warning.
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Pregnancy
Lactation
Pregnancy Warnings:Â
Pregnancy category: Not assigned
Lactation:Â
Excretion of the drug into human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester.
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.
Pharmacology:Â
Water avens is a flowering plant.
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Tannins found in water avens have drying (astringent) properties. Astringent properties may lessen diarrhea.
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited data available
Administration:Â
To be used as suggested by the doctor.
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: water avensÂ
Why do we use water avens?Â
Water avens is used to treat digestive system issues like ulcerative colitis, IBS, and diarrhea but there is study established to support the use of the drug.
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