Rhatany

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Other Names: Brazilian Rhatany, Krameria, Krameria argentea, Krameria iluca, Krameria lappacea, Krameria triandra, Mapato, Peruvian Rhatany, Pumacuchu, Raiz Para Los Dientes, Ratanhia, Ratanhiae Radix, Ratanhiawurzel, Ratanhia, Ratanhia du Brésil, Ratanhia du Chili, Ratanhia du Pérou, Ratania, Red Rhatany, Rhatanhia, Rhatania.
Rhatany (Krameria triandra) is a plant that is fairly uncommon. The root is used as medicine. Related plants (other Krameria species) are sometimes secretly added to rhatany preparations to expand the amount of product provided. Part used: root

Special Precautions of Rhatany

  • Rhatany is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth for less than two weeks. There isn't enough information to know if it is safe to take long-term or use on the skin. Rhatany can cause some side effects such as digestive complaints. Rarely, rhatany has caused allergic reactions in the linings of the mouth and throat.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of rhatany during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
  • Rhatany allergy: Don’t use rhatany if you are allergic to it.
  • Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with RHATANY

Benefits and uses of Rhatany are

  • Rhatany contains high concentrations of tannins. Astringent chemicals, such as tannins, can reduce inflammation by shrinking tissues and pus.
  • chronic diarrhea
  • dysentery
  • menorrhagia
  • urine in-continence
  • hematuria
  • passive hemorrhage
  • anal fissure
  • prolapsus ani
  • leucorrhoea
  • sore throat
  • astringent
  • general health
  • clean teeth

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