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Coumarin

Botanicals / Flavonoids

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: 1,2 benzopyrone
Related Remedies: Sweet clover

Description: Coumarin and coumarin derivatives are a family of substances found in plants.

Oral Uses

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    Coumarin alleviates symptoms. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

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    Coumarin alleviates symptoms. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Blood clots RatingRating

    Coumarin is a blood thinner and antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • General cancer RatingRating

    Coumarin fights cancer. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Hepatitis C RatingRating

    Coumarin reduces liver cancer risk if you have hepatitis C. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Liver cancer prevention RatingRating

    Coumarin reduces liver cancer risk if you have hepatitis C. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antithrombotic RatingRating

    Coumarin is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRating

    Coumarin is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRating

    Coumarin is a blood thinner. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antibacterial Rating

    Coumarin is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Recommended Dosage

Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Cautions & Side Effects

Pure coumarin is moderately toxic to the liver and kidneys. Coumarin use as a supplement or food additive is banned in many countries. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner. Overdoses may cause bleeding, insomnia, indigestion, diarrhea, dizziness and nausea.

Available Forms

In some countries coumarin is available in capsule form.

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