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Trapa natans

Nutritive

Trapa natans

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

A floating aquatic plant with medicinal nuts used in TCM and European folk medicine for digestive and tonic purposes.

Active Compounds

tanninsflavonoidssterolsstarch

Traditional Uses

Digestive tonic
Nutritive food
Antidiarrheal use

Modern Uses

Nutritive supplementation
Digestive support

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, tea
Adult Dose: Nuts as food; 2-3g dried nut as tea
Child Dose: Age-appropriate food
Preparation Notes: Boil nuts for food; dry and powder for medicine.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Rare allergy

Possible Side Effects

Mild reactions

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Trapa natans

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects