This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Ecballium elaterium
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Mediterranean plant whose pressurized fruit squirts out highly purgative juice used historically for constipation.
Mediterranean plant whose pressurized fruit squirts out highly purgative juice used historically for constipation. Key active compounds include elaterin, cucurbitacins, flavonoids.
elaterin, along with cucurbitacins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Ecballium elaterium. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Potent laxative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Constipation in Greek and Arab folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Headache nasal application
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Liver conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Found an error or have a correction for Ecballium elaterium?
Report an Issue →