Arrowroot
Arrowroot has very limited clinical evidence as a supplement.
Overview
What is Arrowroot?
Arrowroot is a plant that is also a rich source of starch. It is sometimes used to treat IBS and diarrhea but there is limited evidence for these and many other uses.
Dosage
A dose of 30 ml daily (3 × 10 ml) powdered arrowroot has been used to treat IBS. [PubMed]
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Database Snapshot
Most arrowroot research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) accounts for 1 of 1 studies (100%).
- Sparse coverage remains for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Safety
There is not enough evidence to determine the tolerable upper limit of arrowroot.
Takeaway
Evidence for arrowroot is limited to one small pilot study in IBS suggesting possible benefit for diarrhea and abdominal pain. Insufficient evidence exists for other uses. Tolerable upper limit is not established.
References
Sources1 references
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1.SupplementDEX Database: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — Arrowroot as a treatment for diarrhoea in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study2000
In 11 IBS patients with diarrhea, arrowroot powder 10 mL three times daily for 1 month reduced diarrhea and abdominal pain, with effects persisting somewhat after stopping treatment.