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Figwort is available as aerial parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves). It is taken orally or topically as an infusion, tincture, or fluid extract.
Oral:
- infusion: 60 mL to 12 0mL, 2 g to 8 g
- fluid extract: 2 g to 8 g dried equivalent (1:1, 25% ethanol); 2.5 mL to 5 mL
- tincture: 0.2 g to 0.4 g dried equivalent (1:10, 45% ethanol); 1 mL to 3 mL. (1:2) (31 g, 500 mL of 76% ethanol) (1:15, 76% ethanol)
Topical:
- infusion: 60 mL to 120 mL, 2 g to 8 g
For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
Oral figwort is traditionally used:
- as a diuretic
- as a mild laxative
- as an alterative
- as an anodyne
- to relieve the pains associated with menstruation
- to treat cutaneous diseases, specifically eczema, psoriasis, and pruritus
- to treat epiphyseal thickenings and fullness of the joints
- to treat scrofula
Topical figwort is traditionally used:
- to heal burns
- to treat bruises, mammary inflammation, ringworm, piles, painful swelling, itch, and cutaneous eruptions of a vesicular character
Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are diabetic.
Contraindications:
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not use if you have ventricular tachycardia.
Known adverse reactions: No reports known.
Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
Health Canada. Drugs & Health Products. Monograph - Figwort. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/licen-prod/monograph/mono_figwort-scrofulaire_e.html
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