Droseraceae
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
⚠ Use with Caution
Avoid in Pregnancy
Native to: Eastern United States (coastal Carolina)
Also known as: Venus Fly Trap, Fly Trap, Tipitiwichet
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Parts Used
Whole plant extract
Therapeutic Uses
Carnivora (commercial plumbagin extract): cancer adjunct (immunostimulation), HIV adjunct, chronic infections. Limited and controversial clinical evidence. Primarily German alternative oncology.
Herbal Actions
Antitumor (plumbagin — cytotoxic, in vitro), antimicrobial, immunostimulant, antifungal
Active Constituents
Naphthoquinones (plumbagin — antimicrobial, antitumor), flavonoids (myricetin, quercetin), proteolytic enzymes, polyphenols
Preparation Methods
💊 Capsule🏺 Tincture
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | N/A — standardized extract only |
| Tincture | Carnivora extract: 15 drops 3x daily under integrative oncology guidance |
| Notes | Carnivora (Dionaea extract): German alternative medicine cancer adjunct. Plumbagin has significant in vitro anticancer activity but limited clinical human evidence. Controversial — not mainstream oncology. Professional guidance required. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
⚠ Use with Caution
Pregnancy
Avoid in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy. Avoid with immunosuppressants. Professional guidance required for any cancer applications.
Side Effects: GI upset. Allergic reactions. Limited safety data for internal use.