Greater Burnet: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Greater burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) is a plant commonly found in Europe and Asia. The roots are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Greater burnet might work as a drying agent to help stop bleeding. Some ingredients in greater burnet might also help reduce wrinkles and improve wound healing.

People use greater burnet for aging skin, varicose veins, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Greater Burnet overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if greater burnet is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: Greater burnet dried root extract is possibly safe when used in a lotion for up to 8 weeks. It's not clear what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

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

Interactions

We currently have no information for Greater Burnet overview.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of greater burnet might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.

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