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Europe · Herb · № 278
Iberis amara
Herb · Europe
Bitter candytuft
Iberis amara
Traditionally attributed effects: antispasmodic, relaxing, strengthens the digestive tract, carminative; traditionally for gout and rheumatism.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Aerial parts.
Use in traditions
An annual ornamental plant from the Mediterranean. The fresh herb is the main ingredient of a well-known German herbal remedy for stomach and bowel complaints, which has been studied in clinical trials for functional dyspepsia. In older folk medicine the seed was used for gout and rheumatism.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
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Attributed effects
Antispasmodic, relaxing, strengthens the digestive tract, carminative; traditionally for gout and rheumatism.
Preparation and amount
Aerial parts.