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Bitter candytuft

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: CandytuftRocket candytuft
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Iberis amara

Description: Bitter candytuft is an annual plant native to southwestern Europe. It is from brassicaceae family. All parts of the plant are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRating

    Bitter candytuft improves digestion; helps eliminate gas. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome RatingRating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms; improves digestion; helps eliminate gas. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Asthma Rating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Bronchitis Rating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Edema Rating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Gout Rating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Rheumatism Rating

    Bitter candytuft alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Bitter candytuft is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Bitter candytuft is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Bitter candytuft is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-3 g of bitter candytuft seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no clear information about safety of bitter candytuft. Large doses may produce nausea and diarrhea.

Available Forms

Bitter candytuft is available in capsule and bulk form.

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