English Adder's Tongue

• Overview
• Uses
• Side Effects
• Precautions
• Dosing

English adder's tongue is an herb. The root and leaf are used to make medicine.

People apply English adder's tongue directly to the skin to treat ulcers.

Don’t confuse English adder's tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum) with American adder's tongue (Erythronium americanum).

How does work?

There isn't enough information to know how English adder's tongue might work as a medicine.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Skin ulcers.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate English adder's tongue for these uses.

There isn't enough information to know whether English adder's tongue is safe or what the side effects might be.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of English adder's tongue during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

The appropriate dose of English adder's tongue 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 English adder's tongue. 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.