Samphire

• Overview
• Uses
• Side Effects
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Dosing

Samphire is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used as medicine.

People take samphire to treat and prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.

How does it work?

Samphire contains vitamin C, which is used to treat and prevent scurvy.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Scurvy, a vitamin-C deficiency disease.
• 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).

Samphire might be safe for most people, but the possible side effects are unknown.

Samphire might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking samphire might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.

The appropriate dose of samphire 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 samphire. 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.