Drug & supplement interaction

Tansy Ragwort + Docusate

Docusate brand name: Colace.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Tansy Ragwort and Docusate 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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Tansy Ragwort and Docusate

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 Docusate and Tansy Ragwort 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.

Tansy Ragwort safety at a glance

Tansy Ragwort overall Avoid It contains liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids and should not be taken internally.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When used orally. Tansy ragwort preparations containing hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents might be teratogenic and hepatotoxic. There is insu... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally. Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents in tansy ragwort are excreted in milk. There is insufficient reliable information availab... 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 Docusate and Tansy Ragwort? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Docusate

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Docusate is filed under a single classification — oral drugs. Tansy Ragwort has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) inducers (moderate) — and none of Docusate’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

Tansy Ragwort Does Interact With Other Medications

Tansy Ragwort has 87 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Docusate isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 87 No known interaction 2,743 (incl. Docusate)
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What to actually watch for

What Tansy Ragwort Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Docusate. It is the side-effect record for Tansy Ragwort on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Tansy Ragwort, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, the major concern with tansy ragwort use is its pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content. These constituents can cause lung damage with pulmonary-arterial hypertension.”

    Tansy Ragwort · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypertension.

    2 sources cited
    1. 12841. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
    2. 12842. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  • Diarrhea / Vomiting Additional detail

    “Orally, the major concern with tansy ragwort use is its pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content. These constituents can cause liver and lung injury. Chronic exposure to other plants containing hepatotoxic PA constituents is associated with veno-occlusive disease. Sub-acute veno-occlusive disease can cause vague symptoms, including colicky pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and ascites within several days;”

    Tansy Ragwort · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    3 sources cited
    1. 12841. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
    2. 12842. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
    3. 4021. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Tansy Ragwort — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Docusate to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Docusate.

Special populations

Tansy Ragwort in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Likely Unsafe

When used orally. Tansy ragwort preparations containing hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents might be teratogenic and hepatotoxic. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of using tansy ragwort products that do not contain hepatotoxic PAs during pregnancy.

Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally. Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents in tansy ragwort are excreted in milk. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of using tansy ragwort products that do not contain hepatotoxic PAs during lactation.

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 Docusate

This page covers Tansy Ragwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Docusate page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

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How much people look this up

Where Tansy Ragwort and Docusate 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 Tansy Ragwort
Steady interest

#1,036 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Docusate
Top 5%

#34 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 Tansy Ragwort reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Tansy Ragwort and Docusate 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 Tansy Ragwort

What is Tansy Ragwort?

  • Traditional wound and skin washes
  • Folk remedy for sore throat (gargle)
  • Topical poultice for joint or muscle aches
  • Historical use for menstrual complaints

Tansy ragwort is a toxic weed that contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can seriously damage the liver. It is not recommended as a supplement or home remedy, and there is no reliable evidence that it safely treats any condition. Avoid taking it internally and talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using any herbal product.

Jacobaea vulgaris · Asteraceae · Aerial parts (leaves, flowers, stems) · Rarely sold as a supplement; historically used as a tea, poultice, or topical wash

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

Tansy Ragwort: dosing

There is no safe or established dose for tansy ragwort. Because of its toxicity, no medical or pharmacy authority recommends an amount to take by mouth.If you see this plant listed in any product, do not assume it is safe.

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

Read the full Tansy Ragwort monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Stool Softeners

What Is Stool Softeners Used For?

Brand name: Colace

  • Stool softeners are used on a short-term basis to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They work by softening stools to make them easier to pass.

See full Stool Softeners drug information
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Other Drugs & Tansy Ragwort

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

0Major
87Moderate
0Minor
2,742No known interaction
87 Moderate 2,742 No interaction
Moderate

87 interactions

Showing 60 of 87 moderate interactions — see all 87 on the Tansy Ragwort page.

No interaction 2,742 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,742 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Tansy Ragwort list.

See the full Tansy Ragwort interactions page
See every supplement checked against Docusate, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Tansy Ragwort References

The 4 references that drive our Tansy Ragwort 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. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.
  2. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  3. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  4. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed

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 Tansy Ragwort and Docusate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Tansy Ragwort with Docusate?
We do not list a known interaction between Tansy Ragwort and Docusate. 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 Tansy Ragwort and Docusate combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Docusate is filed under 1 classification, and Tansy Ragwort has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Docusate'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 Tansy Ragwort interact with any other medications?
Yes. Tansy Ragwort has 87 documented drug interactions in our database — Docusate 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 Docusate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Docusate has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Tansy Ragwort is not one of them. The Docusate 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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