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Eastern red cedar is a tree. The bark, berries, leaves, seeds, and twigs are used for medicine.
People take Eastern red cedar for cough, bronchitis, joint pain (rheumatism), venereal warts, and skin rash.
How does it work?
There isn't enough information to know how Eastern red cedar might work as a medicine.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerInsufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Cough.
- Bronchitis.
- Joint pain (rheumatism).
- Venereal warts.
- Skin rash.
- Other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
SLIDESHOW
Vitamin D Deficiency: How Much Vitamin D Is Enough? See SlideshowSedative medications (Barbiturates)Interaction Rating: Minor Be cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.
Medications that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Inhaling Eastern red cedar chip aroma seems to decrease the effectiveness of some sedative medications. But is it not clear why this interaction occurs.
The appropriate dose of Eastern red cedar 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 Eastern red cedar. 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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