Contrayerba, Contrayerve, Contre-Poison, Dorstenia contrajerva Dorstenia contrayerva, Herbe-Chapeau.
Contrayerva is an herb. The root is used to make medicine.
Despite safety concerns, people take contrayerva to increase endurance (stamina) and to counteract poison released by snakebites.
How does it work?
Contrayerva might work by acting as a stimulant and by causing sweating.
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- Snakebites.
- Increasing endurance (stamina).
- Other conditions.
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Contrayerva might be UNSAFE for use. Taking it by mouth can cause heart problems. Touching the plant can make the skin extra sensitive to sunlight and, as a result, more likely to become sunburned.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerThe appropriate dose of contrayerva 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 contrayerva. 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.
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