Uses & Effectiveness
Overview
American dogwood is a tree. Historically, people made medicine from the bark. American dogwood bark is still used today as medicine, but not very often.
People use American dogwood for headaches, wounds, fever, ongoing diarrhea, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Be careful not to confuse American dogwood with Jamaican dogwood.
The name American Dogwood refers to the Cornus florida tree, known for its small, red fruits. These fruits are high in vitamin C, with just one cup providing 88% of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in immune function, collagen production, and protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for AMERICAN DOGWOOD overview.
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if American dogwood is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of American dogwood depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for American dogwood. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
