Use(s) or Purpose(s)
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- Orally, fumitory is used for gastrointestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a bile flow stimulant. Fumitory is also used for skin eruptions, eczema, conjunctivitis, cardiovascular disorders, as a diuretic, and a laxative.
Risk Information
Caution(s) and Warning(s)
When used orally in excessive amounts, fumitory an cause convulsions and death.
Contraindication(s)
No statement is required.
Known Adverse Reaction(s)
Orally, adverse reactions to fumitory are not common; however, large quantities of alkaloids in other members of this family (Fumariaceae) have caused trembling, convulsions, and death.
In our infusions:
References:
Santé Canada Natural Health Products Ingredients Database. http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca
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