Goutweed Interactions Overview

Check For Interactions With Goutweed

Goutweed

Also known as
  • Aegopodium podagraria
  • Achweed
  • Ashweed
  • Bishop's Elder
  • Bishop's Goutweed
  • Bishopswort
  • Egopodio
  • Eltroot
  • English Goatweed
  • English Masterwort
  • Gout Herb
  • Goutwort
  • Ground Elder
  • Herb Gerard
  • Jack-Jump-About
  • Masterwort
  • Pigweed
  • Weyl Ash
  • White Ash
  • Wild Masterwort
Goutweed Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe but has spread to other parts of the world as an invasive species. It is known for its ability to spread quickly and aggressively. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including the treatment of gout, joint pain, kidney stones, and rheumatism. However, some parts of the plant can be toxic in high doses and may cause nausea, vomiting, and other adverse effects.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Goutweed

Additional Details

Is Goutweed Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of using goutweed. It is advised to avoid using it during pregnancy and lactation due to the lack of reliable information available.

How Does Goutweed Work? What Is the Mechanism of Action?

Goutweed contains various compounds including a volatile oil, flavonol glycosides (hyperoside and isoquercitrin), caffeic acid derivatives (such as chlorogenic acid), hydroxycinnamic acids, coumarins, polyacetylene compounds, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Preliminary evidence suggests that goutweed may have hypoglycemic effects. A combination of goutweed and low-dose metformin has shown to lower plasma glucose levels more than low-dose metformin alone in rats with dexamethasone-induced hyperglycemia. However, more research is needed to establish the effectiveness and mechanism of action of goutweed.

Pharmacokinetics

There is insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of goutweed.

Interactions

No interactions with drugs, supplements, conditions, or lab tests are currently known for goutweed.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

No adverse effects have been reported for goutweed. However, comprehensive safety evaluation has not been conducted.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There is insufficient reliable information available about the standardization of goutweed supplements.

What is Goutweed Typically Used For [as a dietary supplement]?

  • Gout
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)

Drugs that interact with Goutweed

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