Overview
People use asarabacca for conditions such as bronchitis, other lung infections, chest pain (angina), and many others, but there's no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse asarabacca with bitter milkwort or senega. All three are sometimes called "snakeroot." Also, don't confuse asarabacca with coltsfoot or ginger.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Asthma.
- Chest pain (angina).
- Cough.
- Pneumonia.
- Migraine headaches.
- Dehydration.
- Liver diseases.
- Bronchitis.
- Causing vomiting.
- Starting the menstrual period.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is LIKELY UNSAFE to take asarabacca if you are pregnant. It might start your period or cause the uterus to contract. These effects might cause a miscarriage. Avoid use.
There isn't enough reliable information to know if asarabacca is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Stomach or intestinal (gastrointestinal, GI) problems: Asarabacca can irritate the GI tract. Don't use it if you have ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or Crohn disease.
Interactions
We currently have no information for ASARABACCA overview.
Dosing
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