Lantana Camara use?

[LoraStudent]

I would like to know uses of Lantana, is safe to use internally and if so what parts? Looking for information the first article said, only the berries are safe and the second article said the berries were extremely toxic. After further research I still don’t know if it “cures everything” or kills you.

Thank You

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Lantana is in the same family as vervain (Verbenaceae). There are several species in that Lantana genus. Some have some medicinal properties (ie.. Lantana camara), some are very toxic. Even the Lantana camara has narrower safety margins than most herbs and can vary a lot in toxicity depending on growing conditions and other variables. I see no reason to use it.  It doesn’t do anything a hundred other plants don’t do as well or better and with much better safety margins.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by Dr. Patrick Jones.

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