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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Morus rubra
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Berries/fruits
Chemicals this herb contains:
Unidentified
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates gastrointestinal tract.
Depresses central nervous system.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces fever.
Induces drowsiness.
Acts as a mild laxative.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
This product will not help you and may cause toxic symptoms.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
Hallucinations |
Seek emergency treatment. |
Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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