Moneywort Interactions Overview
Check For Interactions With Moneywort
Moneywort
- Lysimachia nummularia
- Creeping Jenny
- Creeping Joan
- Herb Two-Pence
- Herbe aux Écus
- Lysimaque nummulaire
- Lysimaque Rampante
- Meadow Runagates
- Running Jenny
- Serpentaria
- String of Sovereigns
- Twopenny Grass
- Wandering Jenny
- Wandering Tailor
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia), also referred to as Creeping Jenny, is a low-growing perennial plant native to Europe and parts of North America. It's recognized for its round, coin-like leaves and vibrant yellow flowers, making it a popular choice for ground cover and ornamental gardening. In some herbal traditions, Moneywort has been employed for its potential medicinal properties, although its uses and effectiveness can vary.
Additional Details
Is Moneywort Safe? Are There Any Warnings?
Moneywort, a perennial herb indigenous to Europe and nowadays found even in America and Japan, is an entire flowering plant used in traditional medicine. However, there's missing comprehensive information about the safety of consuming moneywort, making its evaluation problematic. In particular, information is scant concerning its safety during pregnancy and lactation, so it's best to avoid use during these periods.
How Is Moneywort Thought To Work? What is the Mechanism Of Action?
Due to a lack of sufficient research, factual information is currently inadequate about the possible mechanism of action or active ingredients in Moneywort.
Pharmacokinetics
As of now, there is little known about the pharmacokinetics of Moneywort - including how it gets absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in the body.
Overview Interaction With Drugs Or Supplements
Presently, there are no known major interactions of Moneywort with drugs or other dietary supplements. Still, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider when considering the use of a new supplement or herb, particularly if taking other medications as well.
Common Side Effects to Watch For
There aren’t any known adverse effects linked with Moneywort usage. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that its safety has not been comprehensively evaluated.
Are Supplements Standardized?
Current data is inadequate regarding the standardization of Moneywort supplements. As with all health supplements, choose a reputable brand and follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.
Typical Use Of Moneywort
Traditionally, people consume Moneywort orally for various conditions. It's commonly used to treat diarrhea, increase salivation, and work as an expectorant to aid against coughs.
When used topically, Moneywort is applied for acute and chronic atopic dermatitis (also referred to as eczema) and wound healing. It's also used on the skin as an astringent and antibacterial agent.
Moneywort is commonly taken orally in the form of a tea. The usual preparation involves steeping 2 heaping teaspoons of dried herb in 250 mL of boiling water for around 5 minutes and then straining. It's typically consumed 2-3 times daily sweetened with a bit of honey. However, there's no particular dosage recommendation for topical use.
Drugs that interact with Moneywort
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