Supplement Forms/Alternate Names:
- Rocket candytuft, bitter candytuft, iberis amara, clown’s mustard plant
Introduction
Candytuft is a flower that grows in North America. It has been used to aid digestion and ease bloating. It can be taken as a pill or powder.
Dosages
There aren’t any advised doses for candytuft.
What Research Shows
May Be Effective
- Indigestion —may reduce symptomsA1-A3
- Irritable bowel syndrome —may ease symptomsB1
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
It is likely safe to take candytuft for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REFA Indigestion
REFA1 Rösch W, Vinson B, Sassin I. A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia. Z Gastroenterol. 2002 Jun;40(6):401-408.
REFA2 Melzer J, Iten F, et al. and Iberogast--results of a systematic review concerning functional dyspepsia. J Herb Pharmacother. 2004;4(4):51-59.
REFA3 von Arnim U, Peitz U, et al. STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jun;102(6):1268-1275.
REFB Irritable Bowel Syndrome
REFB1 Madisch A, Holtmann G, et al. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 1;19(3):271-9.