Hercules Club Interactions Overview
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Hercules Club
- Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
- Prickly Yellow Wood
- Sea Ash
- Southern Prickly Ash
- Southern Toothache Tree
- Tickle Tongue
- Toothache Tree
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, also known as the Hercules' club or the southern prickly ash, is a small tree or shrub that is native to the southeastern United States and known for its spiny branches and aromatic leaves. Zanthoxylum clava-herculis is not to be confused with northern prickly ash (Zanthoxylum americanum).
The bark, roots, and berries of Zanthoxylum clava-herculis have been used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments, including toothaches, indigestion, and rheumatism. The plant has also been used as a stimulant and a tonic.
Additional Details
Is Hercules Club Safe? Are There Any Warnings?
Hercules Club is a tree with a spiny trunk, and its bark and berries have been used in traditional medicine. However, there is insufficient reliable information available to determine its safety when used orally. It is considered likely unsafe during pregnancy due to potential menstrual stimulant effects and possibly unsafe during lactation as it may cause colic in nursing infants.
How Is Hercules Club Thought To Work? What is the Mechanism of Action?
The bark and berries of Hercules Club contain compounds like nitidine, chelerythrine, asarinin, and neoherculin. Some traditional uses of Hercules Club include improving circulation and its potential anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, and emmenagogic effects. Notably, there have been reports of death after ingestion by animals, suggesting neuromuscular blocking properties of the bark. However, further scientific research is needed to validate these effects.
Pharmacokinetics
Unfortunately, there is insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of Hercules Club, including how the body processes its active components.
Interaction Overview
Hercules Club may interact with certain drugs, such as antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Theoretically, due to reports of increased stomach acid, Hercules Club might decrease the effectiveness of these medications.
Common Side Effects To Watch For
There have been no specific side effects reported for Hercules Club. However, it's essential to note that a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Are Supplements Standardized?
There is insufficient reliable information available about the standardization and formulation of Hercules Club supplements.
What Is Hercules Club Typically Used For?
Hercules Club has been traditionally used for various purposes, including improving circulation and its potential anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, and emmenagogic effects. However, the effectiveness of these uses is not well-established due to a lack of reliable information. Further research is needed to better understand its medicinal properties and potential overdose effects.
As with any herbal remedy, it is essential to exercise caution and consult with a healthcare professional before using Hercules Club to ensure safety and suitability for individual needs.
Drugs that interact with Hercules Club
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