Culver's Root

Generic name: Veronicastrum Virginicum (L.) Farw.
Brand names: Black Culver's Root, Black Root, Bowman's Root, Brinton Root, Culveris Root, Culvers Physic, Hini, Leptandra, Leptandra-wurzel, Oxadody, Physic Root, Tall Speedwell, Tall Veronica Whorlywort

Usage of Culver's Root

Black culver's root has been used for years as a liver tonic, for liver or gallbladder disorders, and to promote bile flow. Culver's root is also a stomach tonic, aiding in digestion. It is used both for diarrhea and chronic constipation, and hemorrhoids as well.(Dwyer 1986, Hocking 1997)

Antioxidant activity

In vitro

An increase in antioxidant response element (ARE) luciferase activity was noted for selected acylated iridoid glycosides from V. sibiricum; however, significant activity in radical scavenging assays was not observed.(Kim 2018)

Culver's Root side effects

No health hazards have been associated with proper administration. Avoid using with bile duct obstruction, gallstones, internal hemorrhoids, menstruation, and pregnancy.Brinker 1998

Before taking Culver's Root

Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking.

How to use Culver's Root

There are no clinical studies of culver's root that provide a basis for dosage recommendations.

Warnings

Research reveals little or no information regarding toxicology with the use of this product.

What other drugs will affect Culver's Root

None well documented.

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