Black bryony
Scientific names: Dioscorea communis, Tamus communis, Tamus edulis
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Alternate names: Black Bindweed, Blackeye Root, Brionia Negra, Haut Liseron, Herbe aux Femmes Battues, Lady's-Seal, Racine Vierge, Raisin du Diable, Sceau de Notre-Dame, Tamier, Tamier Commun, Vid Negra, Vigne Noire, Vigne Sauvage
Actions: Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral
Background
Black bryony is a plant. The root is used to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take black bryony by mouth to cause vomiting. People also apply black bryony to the skin for bruises, strains, torn muscles, gout, and pain, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take black bryony by mouth to cause vomiting. People also apply black bryony to the skin for bruises, strains, torn muscles, gout, and pain, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Black bryony root is UNSAFE for anyone when taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects including severe irritation of the stomach and intestines, seizures, kidney failure, and dangerously slowed breathing.
When applied to the skin: Applying fresh black bryony root directly to the skin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause severe skin irritation, rashes, swelling, and welts.
When applied to the skin: Applying fresh black bryony root directly to the skin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It can cause severe skin irritation, rashes, swelling, and welts.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Black bryony root is UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Avoid using.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Causing vomiting.
- Bruises.
- Strains.
- Gout.
- Pain.
- Hair loss.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of black bryony 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 black bryony. 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.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Black Bryony interacts with any medicines. Before taking Black Bryony, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Black bryony root can stimulate nerve endings by piercing the skin with tiny, needle like crystals.
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