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Bromelain: Bromelain is an herb that contains a digestive enzyme that comes from the stem and the fruit of the pineapple plant. It has been proposed that bromelain may help treat symptoms of scleroderma. However, human studies have not evaluated the safety and efficacy of this therapy. Well-designed research is warranted in this area.Avoid if allergic to bromelain, pineapple, honeybee, venom, latex, birch pollen, carrots, celery, fennel, cypress pollen, grass pollen, papain, rye flour, wheat flour, or other members of the Bromeliaceae
family. Avoid with liver disease, kidney disease, or bleeding disorders. Use cautiously with bleeding disorders, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, or acute genitourinary tract inflammation. Use cautiously before dental or surgical procedures or while driving or operating machinery. Use cautiously in children younger than two years of age. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding due to a lack of safety evidence. Read more
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