Skunk Cabbage [Discontinued] by Herb Pharm

INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE

• Asthma. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for asthma, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Headache. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for headache, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Intestinal parasite infection. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for worms, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Respiratory tract infections. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for respiratory tract infections, including bronchitis and pertussis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for rheumatoid arthritis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Scabies. Although there has been interest in using topical skunk cabbage for scabies, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Seizures. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for seizures, including those caused by epilepsy, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Somatic symptom disorder. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for somatic symptom disorder, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Tinea capitis. Although there has been interest in using topical skunk cabbage for tinea capitis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Tinea corporis. Although there has been interest in using topical skunk cabbage for tinea corporis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Toothache. Although there has been interest in using oral skunk cabbage for toothache, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose.
• Wound healing. Although there has been interest in using topical skunk cabbage for wound healing, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of skunk cabbage for this purpose. More evidence is needed to rate skunk cabbage for these uses.

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POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in amounts found in food. The young, boiled leaves, roots, and stalks are commonly consumed as food (4500,4502). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of skunk cabbage when used orally in medicinal amounts.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally; avoid using. It may affect the menstrual cycle (4), and its irritant properties may stimulate uterine contractions (4,12).

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General ...Orally, there is insufficient reliable information available about adverse effects. However, higher doses and excessive use increase the risk of side effects and decrease tolerability. Topically, skunk cabbage may be unsafe.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Nausea, vomiting, headache, vertigo, and vision dimming with large doses. Excessive use can lead to abdominal cramps, burning, blistering in the mouth and throat, nausea, and diarrhea.
Topically: Severe itching, inflammation, and blistering with fresh skunk cabbage.

Dermatologic ...Topically, fresh skunk cabbage can cause severe itching, inflammation, and blistering (4,4502).

Gastrointestinal ...Orally, large amounts of skunk cabbage have been reported to cause nausea and vomiting (18,4502). Excessive use can cause abdominal cramps, burning, blistering in the mouth and throat, nausea, and watery or bloody diarrhea (12).

Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, large amounts of skunk cabbage have been reported to cause headache, vertigo, and vision dimming (18,4502).

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