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Herbs and plants

Candytuft—a garden-bed flower once thought to treat ulcers and intestinal problems?

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It also lists uses for ulcers, inflammatory bowel conditions, and urinary and respiratory complaints.

  • It attributes different uses to the infusion, tincture, and fresh herb; dried herb loses many of its medicinal properties.
  • Candytuft was also listed among plants intended for making medicines, not food or dietary supplements.

What the authors write

Henryk Różański

The candytuft infusion is described as being used for problems with bile and pancreatic juice secretion, fat digestion, scanty urination, and intestinal and urinary tract complaints.

„Dried candytuft herb loses many of its medicinal properties. However, as an infusion (1–2 tablespoons per 1–2 cups of boiling water), it is used to treat insufficient secretion of bile and pancreatic juice, disorders of fat digestion, scanty urination, and infections and inflammation of the intestines and urinary tract.”Ziele ubiorka wysuszone traci wiele właściwości leczniczych, jednakże w postaci naparu (1-2 łyżki na 1-2 szklanki wrzątku) znajduje zastosowanie w leczeniu niedostatecznego wydzielania żółci, soku trzustkowego, zaburzeń trawienia tłuszczów, skąpomoczu, infekcji i stanów zapalnych jelit oraz dróg moczowych.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Fresh candytuft herb combined with other plants is described as being used for peptic ulcers, reflux, heartburn, and intestinal inflammation.

„Fresh candytuft herb, steeped together with dried licorice root, plantain root, and comfrey root, with turmeric rhizomes added, is effective in treating peptic ulcers and reflux, as well as heartburn, and in easing intestinal inflammation. A modern product containing bitter candytuft extract is Iberogast drops, recommended for digestive complaints.”Świeże ziele ubiorka natomiast, parzone wraz z suchym korzeniem lukrecji, korzeniem babki i korzeniem żywokostu z dodatkiem kłączy kurkumy – sprawdza się w leczeniu choroby wrzodowej i refluksu oraz zgagi oraz w łagodzeniu stanów zapalnych jelit. Współczesnym preparatem zawierającym wyciąg z ubiorka gorzkiego jest Iberogast – krople, polecany na dolegliwości ze strony układu pokarmowego.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Candytuft tincture is described as being used for respiratory conditions in combination with other tinctures.

„For respiratory conditions, I highly recommend candytuft tincture—Tinctura Iberidis—mixed with angelica and hyssop tinctures (or catnip, sage, savory, or wild thyme tincture), as well as soapwort and thyme tinctures, in equal proportions. Take 5 ml several times a day.”W schorzeiach układu oddechowego polecam gorąco nalewkę ubiorkową – Tinctura Iberidis wymieszaną z nalewka arcydzięglową, hyzopową (albo z kocimiętki, szałwiową, cząbrową lub macierzankową), ponadto z mydlnicową i tymiankową – w równych proporcjach, zażywać kilka razy dziennie po 5 ml.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Candytuft tincture is described as useful for urinary tract infections, in combination with other tinctures.

„For infectious diseases and urinary tract infections, it is useful and effective to combine candytuft tincture with nasturtium tincture (or watercress, hedge mustard, or garden cress tincture), garlic tincture, and bearberry tincture and a birch-leaf extract/tincture—in equal parts, taking 5 ml 4 times a day.”W przypadku chorób zakażnychinfekcji układu moczowego przydatne i efektywne jest łączenie nalewki ubiorkowej z nalewką nasturcjową (albo z rukwi, gorczycznika, pieprzycy), z nalewką czosnkową oraz nalewką mącznicową i intraktem/nalewką z liści brzozy – w równych częściach, po 5 ml 4 razy dziennie.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

For peptic ulcers, candytuft tincture is described as being combined with other tinctures.

„For peptic ulcers, combine it with licorice tincture, horsetail extract (intrakt), and bedstraw tincture (or figwort tincture) in equal amounts and take 10 ml 2–3 times a day. For respiratory conditions, I highly recommend candytuft tincture—Tinctura Iberidis—mixed with angelica and hyssop tinctures (or catnip, sage, savory, or wild thyme tincture), as well as soapwort and thyme tinctures, in equal proportions. Take 5 ml several times a day.”Przy chorobie wrzodowej kojarzyć z nalewką lukrecjową, skrzypową (intrakt) i przytuliową (lub poziewnikową) w równych stosunkach ilościowych i zażywać po 10 ml 2-3 razy dziennie. W schorzeiach układu oddechowego polecam gorąco nalewkę ubiorkową – Tinctura Iberidis wymieszaną z nalewka arcydzięglową, hyzopową (albo z kocimiętki, szałwiową, cząbrową lub macierzankową), ponadto z mydlnicową i tymiankową – w równych proporcjach, zażywać kilka razy dziennie po 5 ml.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Drops containing bitter candytuft extract are described as being recommended for digestive complaints.

„A modern product containing bitter candytuft extract is Iberogast drops, recommended for digestive complaints. Candytuft plants contain cardenolides, glucosinolates (sulfur glycosides), which break down into mustard oil, and flavonoids (e.g.”Współczesnym preparatem zawierającym wyciąg z ubiorka gorzkiego jest Iberogast – krople, polecany na dolegliwości ze strony układu pokarmowego. Ubiorki zawierają w swoim składzie kardenolidy, glukozynolaty (glikozydy siarkowe), rozszczepiające się do olejku gorczycznego, flawonoidy (np.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

For the listed liver problems, combining aqueous extracts of fresh candytuft herb with preparations from other plants is described.

„For liver poisoning, liver infections, gallstones, disorders of bile production, fatty areas, and cirrhosis of the liver tissue, it is worth combining aqueous extracts of fresh candytuft herb with turmeric, milk thistle, and artichoke preparations. Cucurbitacin and kaempferol content in bitter candytuft; table source: Pharmaceutical prerequisites for a multi-target therapy U.”Przy zatruciach wątroby, zakażeniach wątroby, kamicy żółciowej, zaburzeniach wytwarzania żółci, ogniskach stłuszczenia i marskości miąższu wątroby warto wodne wyciągi ze śweiżego ziela ubiorka skojarzyć z preparatami kurkumy, ostropestu i karczocha. Zawartość kukurbitacyny i kemferolu w ubiorku gorzkim; źródło tabeli: Pharmaceutical prerequisites for a multi-target therapy U.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Several candytuft species, including bitter and evergreen candytuft, are mentioned for medicinal use.

„It is best to plant them in sunny places. For medicinal use, I recommend Iberis amara Linne—bitter candytuft, Iberis gibraltarica Linne—Gibraltar candytuft, Iberis sempervirens Linne—evergreen candytuft, or globe candytuft—Iberis umbellata Linne.”Najlepiej sadzić je w miejscach słonecznych. Do celów leczniczych proponuję Iberis amara Linne – ubiorek gorzki, Iberis gibraltarica Linne – ubiorek gibraltarski, Iberis sempervirens Linne – ubiorek wiecznie zielony lub ubiorek okółkowy – Iberis umbellata Linne.
Ubiorek – Iberis w praktycznej fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański

Candytuft was listed among plants considered strictly medicinal and intended for making medicines.

„EFSA has even classified some plants as strictly medicinal products that should not be included in food or dietary supplements, for example greater celandine, columbine, coltsfoot, mistletoe, guelder rose, tansy, rue, madder, buckthorn, kava pepper, pokeweed, boldo, butterbur, yohimbe, bugleweed, candytuft, common holly, hellebore, goldenseal, ivy, dog’s mercury, Gymnema, black cohosh… The plants listed as examples are reserved for the production of medicines.”Niektóre EFSA wręcz uznała za środki typowo lecznicze, które nie powinny znaleźć się w żywności i suplementach diety, np. glistnik jaskółcze ziele, orlik, podbiał, jemioła, kalina, wrotycz, ruta, marzanna, kruszyna, pieprz metystynowy, szkarłatka, boldowiec (boldo), lepiężnik, johimbowiec (yohimba), karbieniec, ubiorek, ostrokrzew pospolity, ciemiernik, gorzknik, bluszcz, konitrut, Gymnema, pluskwica… Te przykładowo wymienione rośliny zarezerwowane zostały do produkcji leków.
Pierwszy krok EFSA – European Food Safety Authority do zniszczenia zielarstwa i ziołolecznictwa europejskich narodów pod przykrywką badań naukowych i pseudo-troską o bezpieczeństwo obywateli.

Research from PubMed · Europe PMC

We selected 4 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.

Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 11.

The review found that Iberogast, a product containing candytuft, reduced symptoms of functional dyspepsia.

Aim of the study: A systematic review of the efficacy and tolerability of the herbal combination Iberogast (Iberis amara planta totalis, Chelidonii herba, Cardui mariae fructus, Melissae folium, Carvi fructus, Liquiritiae radix, Angelicae radix, Matricariae flos, Menthae piperitae folium) was conducted in patients with functional dyspepsia.

Results: A systematic review of the efficacy and tolerability of the herbal combination Iberogast (Iberis amara planta totalis, Chelidonii herba, Cardui mariae fructus, Melissae folium, Carvi fructus, Liquiritiae radix, Angelicae radix, Matricariae flos, Menthae piperitae folium) was conducted in patients with functional dyspepsia. Three placebo-controlled trials and one reference-controlled trial showed a statistically significant and therapeutically relevant reduction in gastrointestinal symptom scores in 595 patients. Therapeutic efficacy was also found in one observational study (2267 patients). Based on the available evidence, Iberogast seems to be an effective herbal preparation for reducing dyspepsia symptoms, without central nervous system side effects.

Iberis amara L. and Iberogast--results of a systematic review concerning functional dyspepsia. · J Herb Pharmacother 2004
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyreview of many studies

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

In a study, the product STW 5, which contains candytuft, improved symptoms of functional dyspepsia more than placebo.

Aim of the study: Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a complex condition with a variety of symptoms in the upper abdomen. There is currently no standard treatment for FD. This multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of the herbal medicine STW 5, which mainly contains a fresh plant extract of Iberis amara.

Results: A total of 315 patients were included in the safety population. Of these, 158 were treated with STW 5 and 157 with placebo. The intention-to-treat population comprised 308 patients. The number of dropouts was similar in both groups. Gastrointestinal symptoms improved during the treatment period. The STW 5 group improved by 6.9+/-4.8 points by day 56, compared with 5.9+/-4.3 in the placebo group (P<0.05). H. pylori did not affect the results. Drug tolerability and safety were similar in both groups. This placebo-controlled study, with an 8-week treatment period, documents the efficacy of STW 5 in FD.

STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study. · Am J Gastroenterol 2007
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyclinical study in people
Participants315

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

The review indicated that a candytuft-containing product is used for functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome.

Aim of the study: Iberogast is a complex herbal preparation. As a fixed drug combination (9 constituents), it is composed of a fresh plant extract of Iberis amara and extracts of 8 other dried herbal drugs (Chelidonii herba, Cardui mariae fructus, Melissae folium, Carvi fructus, Liquiritiae radix, Angelicae radix, Matricariae flos, Menthae piperitae folium).

Results: Two trials comparing Iberogast with the prokinetic drugs metoclopramide and cisapride found that the herbal preparation and the prokinetic drugs had comparable effectiveness in treating dyspepsia. Adverse events were rare and, in frequency and type, were in some cases the same as those seen with placebo. Another advantage of Iberogast is that it acts only on the gastrointestinal tract and the enteric nervous system, not the central nervous system. Because of its distinctive dual action, clinically proven effectiveness, and good tolerability, Iberogast may be a first-choice medicine for functional gastrointestinal disorders and their related symptoms.

[Iberogast: a modern phytotherapeutic combined herbal drug for the treatment of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome)--from phytomedicine to "evidence based phytotherapy." A systematic review]. · Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2002
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyreview of many studies

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A laboratory study suggests that candytuft may support the action of a preparation that relieves spasms and regulates intestinal muscle tone.

Aim of the study: STW 5 (Iberogast) is a fixed combination of nine medicinal plant extracts that is effective in treating functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome.

Results: This was also true when STW 5 was used. An antispasmodic effect of STW 5 was also observed in the duodenum, jejunum, and colon. These data are the first to show not only the antispasmodic effects of STW 5 and its component extracts on intestinal muscle, but also the tonic effects of STW 5, through its Iberis amara extract, on relaxed intestinal muscle. Thus, pharmacological evidence suggests a dual-action principle and may partly explain the clinically observed therapeutic efficacy of STW 5 (Iberogast) for both low-tone and spasmodic motility symptoms of functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome.

Spasmolytic and tonic effect of Iberogast (STW 5) in intestinal smooth muscle. · Phytomedicine 2006
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

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