Drug & supplement interaction

Rabdosia Rubescens + Propranolol Hydrochloride

Propranolol Hydrochloride brand name: Hemangeol.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Oct 4, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride 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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Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride

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 Propranolol Hydrochloride and Rabdosia Rubescens 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.

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.

Rabdosia Rubescens safety at a glance

Rabdosia Rubescens overall Use caution Human safety data are limited, so use carefully and under professional guidance.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information exists, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid There is no reliable safety data while breastfeeding, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Propranolol Hydrochloride and Rabdosia Rubescens? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Propranolol Hydrochloride

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Propranolol Hydrochloride is filed under 9 classifications — including beta-blockers, cytochrome p450 2c19 (cyp2c19) substrates, antihypertensive drugs. Rabdosia Rubescens has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates (moderate), p-glycoprotein substrates (moderate) and cytochrome p450 2c9 (cyp2c9) substrates (minor) — and none of Propranolol Hydrochloride’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Rabdosia Rubescens Does Interact With Other Medications

Rabdosia Rubescens has 715 moderate, 69 minor known drug interactions in our database — Propranolol Hydrochloride isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 715 Minor 69 No known interaction 2,046 (incl. Propranolol Hydrochloride)
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Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Rabdosia Rubescens. Pick one to open its full report.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Propranolol Hydrochloride

This page covers Rabdosia Rubescens only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Propranolol Hydrochloride page lists 236 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Indian Snakeroot (major) and Tyramine (major).

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How much people look this up

Where Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride 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 Rabdosia Rubescens
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Propranolol Hydrochloride
Top half

#1,183 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 Rabdosia Rubescens reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Rabdosia Rubescens

What is Rabdosia Rubescens?

Rabdosia Rubescens
  • Sore throat and respiratory complaints
  • Inflammation
  • Antimicrobial support
  • Digestive complaints
  • Traditional cancer support

Rabdosia rubescens is a Chinese herb traditionally used for sore throats, inflammation, and infections, and its compound oridonin has drawn lab interest for possible anticancer effects. However, strong human evidence is lacking for any use, and safety has not been well studied, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before trying it.

Rabdosia rubescens · Lamiaceae · Aerial parts (leaves and stems) · Capsules, tablets, powders, teas, and liquid extracts

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

Rabdosia Rubescens: dosing

There is no well-established, standardized dose for Rabdosia rubescens. Studies have used different forms and amounts, so there is no agreed-upon safe and effective dose for any condition.If you choose to use it, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Rabdosia Rubescens monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Propranolol (Infantile Hemangioma)

What Is Propranolol (Infantile Hemangioma) Used For?

Brand name: Hemangeol

This intravenous (IV) form of propranolol is used in hospital settings to treat serious, life-threatening heart rhythm problems. It works on several types of abnormal rhythms, including those that happen during anesthesia or are caused by drug toxicity.

Specific uses include fast heart rhythms coming from the upper chambers of the heart (supraventricular tachycardia), dangerous rhythms caused by too much digitalis in the body, and certain fast rhythms triggered by excess stress hormones (catecholamines) during surgery.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Propranolol Hydrochloride

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (71,669 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Nausea 4,551 reports
Headache 3,962 reports
Fatigue 3,912 reports
Diarrhea 3,292 reports
Dizziness 3,221 reports
See full Propranolol (Infantile Hemangioma) drug information
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Other Drugs & Rabdosia Rubescens

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

0Major
715Moderate
69Minor
2,045No known interaction
715 Moderate 69 Minor 2,045 No interaction
Moderate

715 interactions

Showing 60 of 715 moderate interactions — see all 715 on the Rabdosia Rubescens page.

Minor

69 interactions

Showing 60 of 69 minor interactions — see all 69 on the Rabdosia Rubescens page.

No interaction 2,045 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Rabdosia Rubescens against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,045 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Rabdosia Rubescens list.

See the full Rabdosia Rubescens interactions page
See every supplement checked against Propranolol Hydrochloride, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Rabdosia Rubescens References

The 3 references that drive our Rabdosia Rubescens 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. Chen S, Liu J, Zhang H. Efficacy of rabdosia rubescens in the treatment of gingivitis. J Huazhong Univ Sci Technolog Med Sci. 2009;29(5):659-63. PubMed
  2. Zhang YW, Zheng XW, Liu YJ, et al. Effect of oridonin on cytochrome P450 expression and activities in HepaRG Cell. Pharmacology. 2018;101(5-6):246-254. PubMed
  3. Li F, Fan J, Wu Z, et al. Reversal effects of Rabdosia rubescens extract on multidrug resistance of MCF-7/Adr cells in vitro. Pharm Biol. 2013;51(9):1196-203.

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 Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Rabdosia Rubescens with Propranolol Hydrochloride?
We do not list a known interaction between Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride. 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.
How was the Rabdosia Rubescens and Propranolol Hydrochloride combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Propranolol Hydrochloride is filed under 9 classifications, and Rabdosia Rubescens has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Propranolol Hydrochloride's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Rabdosia Rubescens interact with any other medications?
Yes. Rabdosia Rubescens has 784 documented drug interactions in our database — Propranolol Hydrochloride is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Propranolol Hydrochloride interact with any supplements?
Yes. Propranolol Hydrochloride has documented interactions with 236 supplements in our database — Rabdosia Rubescens is not one of them. The Propranolol Hydrochloride interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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