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Anthemis cotula

Anthemis cotula

Anthemis cotula is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In various traditional medicinal practices, it has been applied to address conditions such as fever, diarrhea, dyspepsia, spasms, and wounds. It has also been utilized as a carminative, emetic, vermifuge, and in the preparation of unguents for bee stings and sores. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic efficacy remains limited. There are no major safety issues currently recorded in the literature, and no notable drug interactions have been documented. This information is for educational purposes only.

At a glance
Traditionally for
fever · bee stings
Traditions
traditional · Western phytotherapy
Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bee stings traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • carminative traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dyspepsia traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • emetic Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • sores Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • spasms Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • unguent Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • vermifuge traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • wounds Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE

Frequently asked questions

What is Anthemis cotula?

Anthemis cotula (Anthemis cotula) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Anthemis cotula traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Anthemis cotula for: fever, bee stings, carminative, diarrhea, dyspepsia, emetic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Anthemis cotula?

Anthemis cotula appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy.

Is Anthemis cotula safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Anthemis cotula in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Anthemis cotula interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Anthemis cotula in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Anthemis cotula?

Anthemis cotula is also known as: Пупавка собачья, Anthémis fétide.

Is Anthemis cotula a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)