Overview
Carlina is used for gallbladder disease, indigestion (dyspepsia), wound healing, toothache, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
- Bed sores (pressure ulcers).
- Cold sores (herpes labialis).
- Foot sores in people with diabetes.
- Gallbladder disease.
- Genital herpes.
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Infection of the intestines by parasites.
- Leg sores caused by weak blood circulation (venous leg ulcer).
- Toothache.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if carlina is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Carlina may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking carlina.
Interactions
We currently have no information for CARLINA overview.
Dosing
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