Use(s) or Purpose(s)
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- Orally, peony is used for gout, osteoarthritis, fever, respiratory tract ailments, and for cough. Peony is also used orally for dysmenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and for inducing menstruation or miscarriage. It is also used for viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, dyspepsia, to induce vomiting, muscle cramps, and atherosclerosis. Peony is also used orally for spasms, whooping cough (pertussis), epilepsy, neuralgia, migraine headache, and for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Topically, peony is used for skin and mucous membrane diseases, and for healing fissures, especially anal fissures associated with hemorrhoids.
Risk Information
Caution(s) and Warning(s)
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Contraindication(s)
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Known Adverse Reaction(s)
Orally, grape seed extract is well tolerated. Headache, abdominal pain, sore throat, nausea, and cough have been reported with used of grape seed, but these effects occur at rates similar to placebo. Excessive consumption of grapes, dried grapes, raisins, or sultanas might cause diarrhea due to laxative effects. There is one report of an anaphylactic reaction to grape skin extract, which included urticaria and angioedema. Grape leaves have been reported to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dry mouth, and retching. Other adverse effects included infections, headache, and musculoskeletal disorders. One case of leg hematoma following a minor trauma was also reported in a person using grape leaf extract.
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References:
Passeport Santé. Approches complémentaires. Produits de santé naturels. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/solutions/PlantesSupplements/Index.aspx
Santé Canada Natural Health Products Ingredients Database. http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca
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