Salt Bush
Supplement Forms/Alternate Names:
• Atriplex, Atriplex glauca, waxy saltbush
Introduction
Salt bush is a plant that grows in dry desert climates. It has been used to help control blood glucose. Salt bush can be taken as a pill or powder.
DosagesThere are no advised doses for salt bush.
What Research Shows
There is not enough data to support that salt bush is helpful in treating health problems. We will review future studies as they are published.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use salt bush.
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. Currently no studies after year 2000
Last reviewed July 2019 by EBSCO NAT Review Board
Eric Hurwitz, DC
Last Updated: 3/30/2020