Diuretics (water pills): Gotu kola may help you eliminate excess water through your urine. But combining gotu kola with water pills—like Lasix (furosemide)—may result in too much water loss. This may also lead to abnormal levels of differentelectrolytes(salts) in your body. Medications with ...
However, clinical trials supporting any use of chamomile are limited. DosingChamomile has been used as a tea for various conditions and as a topical cream, gel, or oil. Typical oral doses are 1.1 to 15 g/day. Gargles made from 8 g chamomile flowers in 1,000 mL of water have been ...
Extracts of these mushrooms are now being incorporated into over-the-counter dietary supplements designed to improve the immune system.1ChemistryThe shiitake mushroom contains starch, fiber, chitin, and high amounts of protein.2 Lentinan is a water-soluble, high molecular weight polysaccharide in a ...
Water pills called diuretics Taking aloe vera gel by mouth may also reduce your body’s absorption of medicines that you take at the same time. Takeaways Aloe vera is a natural supplement that you can rub on your skin or take by mouth. It may be useful for conditions such as acne, hig...
into six categories: STIs/HIV, unintended pregnancy, stigma, violence, being cheated, and social and economic insecurity. The reported benefits were financial security, fulfilling social obligations, and sexual pleasure. The FSWs reported using a number of strategies to reduce risks and increase ...
Asian Ginseng: Benefits, Risks Side Effects Asian ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world. Ginseng has also been studied as a way to improve mood and boost endurance, as well as treat: Cancer Heart disease
This article is a comprehensive guide to lay people about the pills benefits in comparison to other methods and the risks in the light of medical evidence. Its benefits are its efficacy simplicity and separation from coitus. The chief risk is thromboembolism: about 3 /100000 women using the pil...
Diuretics and water pills because stinging nettle is also a diuretic and when used together can cause dehydration. Lithium because of stinging nettle’s diuretic qualities. It may reduce the body’s ability to remove this drug, resulting in higher than recommended levels of lithium. ...
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised against using ginkgo due to potential risks of bleeding and lack of safety data. Interaction with Medications Ginkgo biloba can interact with a wide range of medications, potentially altering their effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects....
Diuretics (water pills) Chemotherapy Immunosuppressants, including corticosteroids (prednisone), and medications used to treat autoimmune diseases Laxatives Theophylline (TheoDur) Conclusion Elderberry is a type of plant that is cultivated for its medicinal properties and used to treat a variety of conditi...