Drug & supplement interaction

Beth Root + Imiquimod

Imiquimod brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Beth Root and Imiquimod in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Beth Root and Imiquimod

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Imiquimod and Beth Root in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Beth Root at all — not against Imiquimod, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Beth Root safety at a glance

Beth Root overall Use caution Little modern safety data exists, so use cautiously and talk to a healthcare provider first.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Beth root might have menstrual or uterine stimulant activity. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Beth root might have menstrual or uterine stimulant activity. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Imiquimod and Beth Root? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Beth Root Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Imiquimod. It is the side-effect record for Beth Root on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Beth Root, this list is the first place to look.

  • Vomiting Additional detail

    “Orally, ingestion of large amounts of the plant or volatile oil might produce GI irritation severe enough to cause vomiting (12,18). In pregnant women, the drastic purgative effects can cause reflex uterine contractions.

    Topically, beth root causes extreme irritation (18).”

    Beth Root · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in nausea and vomiting.

    2 sources cited
    1. 12. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
    2. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Beth Root — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We read the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Imiquimod’s FDA label too, and the two lists don’t meaningfully overlap — which is why no Imiquimod column appears here.

Special populations

Beth Root in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally; avoid using. Beth root might have menstrual or uterine stimulant activity.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Imiquimod

This page covers Beth Root only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Imiquimod page lists 3 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso) (moderate), Turpentine Oil (moderate) and Alchemilla (minor).

By severity: 2 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Imiquimod page

“Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma) is a cream for warts, precancerous spots, and certain skin cancers, and its supplement list is short and workable for most people. Only 3 ingredients are on file, none rated major, and all involve products applied to the skin rather than swallowed.”

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How much people look this up

Where Beth Root and Imiquimod Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Beth Root
Top half

#694 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Imiquimod
Steady interest

#1,982 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Beth Root reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Beth Root and Imiquimod records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Beth Root

What is Beth Root?

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Childbirth and postpartum bleeding
  • Wounds and skin irritation
  • Diarrhea

Beth root is a traditional North American plant remedy historically used by Indigenous peoples and folk herbalists, mostly for menstrual and bleeding-related complaints. There is very little modern scientific evidence to show it works for any condition, and its safety has not been well studied, so caution is advised—especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Trillium erectum · Melanthiaceae · Dried root and rhizome · Dried root, tincture, tea, powder, capsules

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Beth Root is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Beth Root record says about it on its own.

Beth Root: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for beth root. It has not been studied enough to know a safe and effective amount, and the strength of products can vary widely.If you choose to use a commercial product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

From our Beth Root monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Beth Root monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Imiquimod Topical

What Is Imiquimod Topical Used For?

Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma

Imiquimod cream is used to treat three skin conditions in adults: actinic keratoses (rough, scaly patches on the skin caused by sun damage) on the face or scalp; superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) on the trunk, neck, or limbs when surgery is not the best option; and external genital and perianal warts (condyloma acuminata) in patients 12 years and older.

It is not effective for molluscum contagiosum in children ages 2–12, and it has not been proven safe or effective in people with weakened immune systems. It should not be used for warts inside the urethra, vagina, cervix, rectum, or anal canal.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Imiquimod

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Erythema 183 reports
Fatigue 179 reports
Nausea 114 reports
Influenza like illness 102 reports
Application site erythema 100 reports
See full Imiquimod Topical drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Beth Root

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Beth Root — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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Evidence & sources

Beth Root References

The 2 references that drive our Beth Root monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Beth Root and Imiquimod Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Beth Root with Imiquimod?
We do not list a known interaction between Beth Root and Imiquimod. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Imiquimod interact with any supplements?
Yes. Imiquimod has documented interactions with 3 supplements in our database — Beth Root is not one of them. The Imiquimod interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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