Water Avens

Geum rivale

Family: Rosaceae Evidence: T decoctiontincturetea

Scandinavian and British astringent used for diarrhea, dysentery, and passive hemorrhages; root is rich in tannins.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

Iron deficiency.

Interactions

May reduce absorption of iron and certain drugs.

Side Effects

Constipation from tannins.

Surgery: insufficient_data
Liver: insufficient_data
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: Rosaceae allergy.
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