Bogbean - Benefits And Uses of Bogbean
Bogbean is obtained from the dried rhi zome of Menyanthes trifoliata. The useful components are a small quantity of volatile oil and the glucoside menyanthin, which is reported to stimulate saliva production and gastric secretion. Bogbean is available as a fluid extract, tablet, powder, and whole leaf.
Benefits And Uses of Bogbean
Bogbean is used to treat loss of appetite, dyspepsia, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It’s also used as a bitter to promote gastric secretion. In large doses, it’s used as an emetic.
Administration
- Infusion: 1/2 cup by mouth, unsweetened, before each meal
- Tea: 1.5 to 3 g by mouth, daily; prepared by steeping 0.5 to 1 g of finely cut herb in boiling water (or cold water that’s rapidly heated) for 5 to 10 minutes, then straining; 1 teaspoon equals 0.9 g of herb .
- Tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol): 1 to 3 ml by mouth three times a day .
- Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% alcohol): 1 to 2 ml by mouth three times a day.
Side Effects of Bogbean
Bogbean may be associated with GI irritation, and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet / anticoagulant drugs or herbs with anticoagulant or antiplatelet properties. It may negate the effects of antacids, Hz antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, and sucralfate because it promotes gastric secrtion. It may potentiate the effects of stimulant laxatives.
Bogbean isn’t for use in patients with diarrhea, dysentery, or colitis. It’s contraindicated in pregnant patients because it may stimulate menstruation and act as a stimulant laxative.
Clinical considerations
- Bogbean may alter the intended therapeutic effect of conventional drugs.
- Warn patient not to use bogbean to treat symptoms of anorexia, dyspepsia, or pain before seeking appropriate medical evaluation because doing so may delay diagnosis of a potentially serious medical condition.
- Educate patient on possible adverse effects that result from overdose, such as vomiting.
- Advise patient with diarrhea, dysentery, or colitis not to use the herb.
- Advise female patient to avoid use during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
- Tell patient to remind prescriber and pharmacist of any herbal or dietary supplement that he’s taking when obtaining a new prescription.
- Advise patient to consult his health care provider before using an herbal preparation because a treatment with proven efficacy may be available.
Research summary
The concepts behind the use of bogbean and the claims made regarding its effects have not yet been validated scientifically.
Tagged under:anticoagulant drugs bogbean bogbean benefits bogbean side effects bogbean uses dyspepsia gout Herbs osteoarthritis Posted by editor on July 11th, 2007 | Filed under Herbs
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