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| − | + | Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked lady, is a flower which resembles the true crocuses, but flowers in autumn. The seed, bulb, and flower are used to make medicine. | |
==Special Precautions of Autumn Crocus== | ==Special Precautions of Autumn Crocus== | ||
* Autumn crocus is UNSAFE. It is considered a poison, and can cause burning of the mouth and throat, vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney problems, blood disorders, nerve problems, shock, organ failure, and death. There have been reports of poisoning when autumn crocus bulbs were mistaken for onions and eaten. | * Autumn crocus is UNSAFE. It is considered a poison, and can cause burning of the mouth and throat, vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney problems, blood disorders, nerve problems, shock, organ failure, and death. There have been reports of poisoning when autumn crocus bulbs were mistaken for onions and eaten. | ||
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==The benefits of Autumn Crocus are== | ==The benefits of Autumn Crocus are== | ||
Despite serious safety concerns, autumn crocus is used for arthritis , gout , and an inherited disease called familial Mediterranean fever. The seeds of autumn crocus contain colchicine. This is the same active ingredient used in a prescription medication for gout and Mediterranean fever. Colchicine works by reducing the chemicals that cause joint swelling (inflammation) in people with these diseases. | Despite serious safety concerns, autumn crocus is used for arthritis , gout , and an inherited disease called familial Mediterranean fever. The seeds of autumn crocus contain colchicine. This is the same active ingredient used in a prescription medication for gout and Mediterranean fever. Colchicine works by reducing the chemicals that cause joint swelling (inflammation) in people with these diseases. | ||
| − | * | + | * In traditional Chinese medicine, extracts from it have been used to treat numerous diseases, including diabetes, malaria, and Hodgkin's disease. |
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*Familial Mediterranean fever, an inherited disease. | *Familial Mediterranean fever, an inherited disease. | ||
| − | * | + | *The substances vinblastine and vincristine extracted from the plant are used in the treatment of [[leukemia]]. |
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 1 May 2012
Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked lady, is a flower which resembles the true crocuses, but flowers in autumn. The seed, bulb, and flower are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Autumn Crocus
- Autumn crocus is UNSAFE. It is considered a poison, and can cause burning of the mouth and throat, vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney problems, blood disorders, nerve problems, shock, organ failure, and death. There have been reports of poisoning when autumn crocus bulbs were mistaken for onions and eaten.
- If you have gout or familial Mediterranean fever, it is much safer to use colchicine prescribed by your healthcare provider. Prescription colchicine contains a set amount of medicine. The amount of colchicine in autumn crocus can vary from plant to plant.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE for anyone to use autumn crocus, but pregnant women have extra reasons to avoid use. Autumn crocus might cause birth defects.
The benefits of Autumn Crocus are
Despite serious safety concerns, autumn crocus is used for arthritis , gout , and an inherited disease called familial Mediterranean fever. The seeds of autumn crocus contain colchicine. This is the same active ingredient used in a prescription medication for gout and Mediterranean fever. Colchicine works by reducing the chemicals that cause joint swelling (inflammation) in people with these diseases.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, extracts from it have been used to treat numerous diseases, including diabetes, malaria, and Hodgkin's disease.
- Familial Mediterranean fever, an inherited disease.
- The substances vinblastine and vincristine extracted from the plant are used in the treatment of leukemia.
