Gravel Root (Joe-Pye)
Eutrochium purpureum
Named for its traditional use with urinary 'gravel' and stones, and as a diuretic.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): Named for its traditional use with urinary 'gravel' and stones, and as a diuretic.
Named for its traditional use with urinary 'gravel' and stones, and as a diuretic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Named for its traditional use with urinary 'gravel' and stones, and as a diuretic.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Contains liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids — short-term use only; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Liver disease
- Long-term use
Contains liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids — short-term use only; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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