American Ivy

• Overview
• Uses
• Side Effects
• Precautions
• Dosing

American ivy is a plant. Its bark is used to make medicine.

People take American ivy for digestion problems. They also use it to cause sweating, as a drying agent (astringent), and as a tonic.

How does work?

There isn't enough information to know how American ivy might work.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Digestion problems.
• Causing sweating.
• Use as a drying agent (astringent).
• Use as a tonic.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of American ivy for these uses.

QUESTION

Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See Answer

There isn't enough information to know if American ivy is safe. The berries contain chemicals that are considered poisonous.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of American ivy during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

The appropriate dose of American ivy 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 American ivy. 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.