Other Names: Alder Dogwood, Arraclán, Arrow Wood, Black Dogwood, Buckthorn, Buckthorn Bark, Dog Wood, Frángula, Frangula, Frangula Alnus, Frangula Bark, Frangulae Cortex, Glossy Buckthorn, Nerprun Bourdaine, Rhamnus Frangula.
Source of Anthraquinone
See also : Hoxsey
Special Precautions of Alder Buckthorn
- Alder buckthorn is safe for most adults when used for less than 8 days. Using alder buckthorn for more than 8 days can be UNSAFE because it might cause low potassium; heart problems; muscle weakness; and blood problems, including blood in the urine. Some people get uncomfortable cramps from alder buckthorn. If you experience diarrhea or watery stools while using alder buckthorn, stop taking it.
- The fresh bark can cause severe vomiting. Make sure you are using a bark product that is at least one year old or has been heat processed.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is UNSAFE to use alder buckthorn during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Avoid using it.
- Children: Alder buckthorn is UNSAFE for children younger than 12 years of age.
- Intestinal disorders, including intestinal blockage, appendicitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or ulcerative colitis: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have any of these conditions.
- Stomach pain: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have any stomach pain.
- Diarrhea: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have diarrhea.
- Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
- Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
- Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
- Stimulant laxatives interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
- Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
- Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN