MERCURY HERB Overview Information
Mercury herb is a plant. People use the flowering plant, root, and root-like stem (rhizome) of the plant to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, mercury herb is used for treating constipation, fluid retention, swelling with pus, as well diseases of the stomach, intestines, and urinary tract.
How does it work?
The root and stem of mercury herb might work as laxatives to help stool move through the intestine.
MERCURY HERB Side Effects & Safety
Special Precautions & Warnings:While mercury herb is UNSAFE for anyone to use, some people are especially sensitive to the toxic effects. Be particularly careful not to use mercury herb if you have one of the following conditions:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use mercury herb if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It contains chemicals that might harm the baby.
Plant allergies: Mercury herb pollen might cause allergic reactions, nose irritation, and asthma in some people who are sensitive to mercury herb and related plants. Some of these plants are Mercurialis annua and Olea europaea, Fraxinus elatior, Ricinus communis, Salsola kali, Parietaria judaica, and Artemisia vulgaris.
MERCURY HERB Dosing
The appropriate dose of mercury herb depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for mercury herb. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.