Migraine headaches, when taken by mouth or applied to the skin.
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of traveler's joy for these uses.
Side Effects
Traveler's joy is UNSAFE for any use. It can cause side effects such as severe skin and stomach irritation.
Special Precautions and Warnings
Traveler's joy is UNSAFE for any use. It can cause side effects such as severe skin and stomach irritation. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to take traveler’s joy by mouth or apply it to your skin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Don’t use it.
Interactions
We currently have no information for TRAVELER'S JOY overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of traveler's joy depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for traveler's joy. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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