Therapeutic Uses
Solomon’s seal is used to treat lung disorders, reduce swelling (inflammation), and to dry out tissue and draw it together (as an astringent).
Some people apply Solomon’s seal directly to the skin for bruises, ulcers, or boils on the fingers, hemorrhoids, skin redness, and water retention (edema).
Medicinal Uses: * Allergies * Chinese * Congestion * Cuts & Wounds
Solomon’s Seal Side Effects: Solomon’s seal is safe for most adults when taken for short time periods. It can cause some side effects such as diarrhea, stomach complaints, and nausea when taken for long time periods or in large doses. Not enough is known about the use of Solomon’s seal during pregnancy and breast-feeding. stay on the safe side and avoid use. Solomon’s seal might decrease blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control. If you use Solomon’s seal and take diabetes medications, monitor your blood sugar closely. Because Solomon’s seal might lower blood sugar levels, there’s a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using Solomon’s seal at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Solomon’s Seal Drug Interactions: Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) is used to decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes. Solomon’s seal might also decrease blood sugar. Taking Solomon’s seal along with chlorpropamide (Diabinese) might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your chlorpropamide (Diabinese) might need to be changed. Likewise, insulin is also used to decrease blood sugar. Taking Solomon’s seal along with insulin might cause your blood sugar to be too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your insulin might need to be changed. Taking Solomon’s seal along with diabetes medications (glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others) might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
