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Introduction

Candytuft is a flower that grows in North America. It has been used to aid digestion and ease bloating. It can be taken as a pill or powder.

Dosages

There aren’t any advised doses for candytuft.

What Research Shows

May Be Effective

Indigestion—may reduce symptomsA1-A3
Irritable bowel syndrome—may ease symptomsB1

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Safety Notes

It is likely safe to take candytuft for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period.

Interactions

Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.

References►

A. Indigestion

A1. Rösch W, Vinson B, Sassin I. A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia. Z Gastroenterol. 2002 Jun;40(6):401-408.

A2. Melzer J, Iten F, et al. and Iberogast--results of a systematic review concerning functional dyspepsia. J Herb Pharmacother. 2004;4(4):51-59.

A3. von Arnim U, Peitz U, et al. STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jun;102(6):1268-1275.

B. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

B1. Madisch A, Holtmann G, et al. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 1;19(3):271-9.

Last reviewed February 2020 by EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC
Last Updated: 6/17/2020

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