arrowroot
Patient Counselling
Patient Counselling
References:
(1) Natural Standard Comprehensive Database. Arrowroot: Professional Monograph. https://naturalmedicines-therapeuticresearch-com.proxy.lib.uwaterloo.ca/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/a/arrowroot/professional.aspx#. Accessed June 2, 2014
(2) Cooke C, Carr I, Abrams K, Mayberry J. Arrowroot as a treatment for diarrhea in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study. Arg Gastroenterol.2000;1,20-24.
- Two 5mL spoonfuls of powered arrow root three times a day with, or as a part of meals.(1,2)
- Arrowroot may be beneficial in reducing total daily stools, abdominal pain and constipation for 30 days after cessation of therapy.(1,2)
- Generally well tolerated but some patients may experience constipation, darkened stools or an exacerbation of pre-existing dyspepsia while on treatment.(1,2)
References:
(1) Natural Standard Comprehensive Database. Arrowroot: Professional Monograph. https://naturalmedicines-therapeuticresearch-com.proxy.lib.uwaterloo.ca/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/a/arrowroot/professional.aspx#. Accessed June 2, 2014
(2) Cooke C, Carr I, Abrams K, Mayberry J. Arrowroot as a treatment for diarrhea in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study. Arg Gastroenterol.2000;1,20-24.