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Adults (18 years and older):

There is little available dosing information from high-quality studies for use of tormentil alone. Tormentil has been taken by mouth as a tea, extract (powdered, liquid, or alcohol), or capsules, and has also been used in combination with other herbs or therapies. It has

Tormentil is a plant in the rose family that has been traditionally used for stomach problems, bleeding, and wound healing.

Some evidence suggests that tormentil may be of benefit for diarrhea. Tormentil has also been studied for other conditions. However, the available human research is limited.

Plant sterols may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using herbs or supplements that may also lower blood sugar. Blood glucose levels may require monitoring, and doses may need adjustment.

Plant sterols may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with herbs and supplements that are

Plant sterols may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar. Patients taking drugs for diabetes by mouth or insulin should be monitored closely by a qualified healthcare professional, including a pharmacist. Medication adjustments may be n

Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to a lack of scientific data.

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Avoid with known allergy or hypersensitivity to plant sterols or stanols, or to plant sources from which plant sterols or stanols are isolated (e.g., pine, soy).

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Children (under 18 years old): For high cholesterol, 1.5-3.0 grams of plant stanols has been taken by mouth daily for up to three months. Also, 1.2 grams of plant sterols have been taken by mouth daily for 26 weeks, and 2.3 grams of plant sterols has been taken by mouth daily for four weeks.

You should

Adults (18 years and older):

• For benign prostatic hypertrophy, one capsule, standardized to 20 milligrams of beta-sitosterol and 0.2 milligrams of beta-sitosterol glucoside, has been taken by mouth three times daily for up to six months.

• For human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), one capsule, standardized

High cholesterol - Well-designed studies have demonstrated that supplementation of beta-sitosterol in the diet decreases total serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - Some evidence suggests that phytosterols may be useful to treat symptoms

Some evidence suggests that phytosterols may be useful to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Further research is needed in this area.

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Well-designed studies have demonstrated that supplementation of beta-sitosterol in the diet decreases total serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

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Polygonum minus may interact with agents that increase sensitivity to light, antibacterials, anticancer herbs and supplements, antifungals, antioxidants, and minerals.

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Polygonum minus may interact with agents that increase sensitivity to light, alcohol, antibiotics, anticancer agents, and antifungals.

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Polygonum minus is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to a lack of available safety information.

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Avoid in people with a known allergy or sensitivity to Polygonum minus.

You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.