| Photo link |
http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/plants/magnoliophyta/magnoliophytina/magnoliopsida/rosaceae/geum/urbanum-1.jpg |
| Other Uses |
Folk use of related species includes diarrhea, colitis, uterine bleeding and fevers (NMCD; http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=210&brand_id=, accessed 4/23/04). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared hot infusion (Diabetina Columbina). |
| Phytochemistry |
Related species have tannins and the volatile oil eugenol (NCMD: accessed 4/23/04). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
May be uterine stimulant; should not be used in pregnancy (NMCD accessed 4/23/04). |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
