Candytuft
Supplement Forms/Alternate Names:
• Rocket candytuft, bitter candytuft, iberis amara, clown’s mustard plant
Introduction
Candytuft is a flower that grows in North America. It has been used to aid digestion and ease bloating. It can be taken as a pill or powder.
DosagesThere aren’t any advised doses for candytuft.
What Research Shows
May Be Effective
- Indigestion—may reduce symptomsA1-A3
- Irritable bowel syndrome—may ease symptomsB1
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Safety Notes
It is likely safe to take candytuft for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References [ + ]
A. Indigestion
A1. Rösch W, Vinson B, Sassin I. A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia. Z Gastroenterol. 2002 Jun;40(6):401-408.
A2. Melzer J, Iten F, et al. and Iberogast--results of a systematic review concerning functional dyspepsia. J Herb Pharmacother. 2004;4(4):51-59.
A3. von Arnim U, Peitz U, et al. STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jun;102(6):1268-1275.
B. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
B1. Madisch A, Holtmann G, et al. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 1;19(3):271-9.
Last reviewed February 2020 by EBSCO NAT Review Board
Eric Hurwitz, DC
Last Updated: 6/17/2020