Bistort Interactions Overview

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Bistort

Also known as
  • Polygonum bistorta
Bistort is a perennial plant native to Europe, North America, and Asia, known for its medicinal uses. Its rhizome, root, and leaves contain various compounds like tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, and steroids, which may contribute to its potential anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer effects. Traditionally, it has been used for treating conditions such as diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, and for wound healing, but its overall safety and effectiveness require further research.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Bistort

Additional Details

Is Bistort Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Bistort's safety is not well-established due to insufficient reliable information. Pregnant and lactating individuals should avoid its use due to the lack of safety data.

How Is Bistort Thought To Work? What Is the Mechanism of Action?

The active parts of Bistort are its rhizome, root, and leaves, containing compounds like tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, steroids, and triterpenoids. Bistort's potential mechanisms of action include:

  • Anti-inflammatory effects: It may reduce local inflammatory processes by neutrophils.
  • Antibacterial effects: It has shown activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
  • Anticancer effects: Some compounds may exhibit anticancer activity.
  • Gastrointestinal effects: Bistort's tannins can help in diarrhea treatment by dehydrating mucosal tissue and reducing secretions.

Pharmacokinetics

There is insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of Bistort.

Interaction Overview

No known interactions with drugs, supplements, conditions, or lab tests have been reported for Bistort.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

No specific adverse effects have been reported for Bistort, but its safety requires further investigation.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There is insufficient reliable information available about the standardization of Bistort supplements.

What Is Bistort Typically Used For (as a dietary supplement)?

As a dietary supplement, Bistort is used orally for the following:

  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)

Topically, it is used for wound healing, canker sores, and hemorrhoids.

Drugs that interact with Bistort

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