Dyer's Broom Interactions Overview

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Dyer's Broom

Also known as
  • Genista tinctoria
  • Broom Flower
  • Dyers Broom
  • Dyer's Greenwood
  • Dyer's Weed
  • Dyer's Whin
  • Fleur à Teindre
  • Furze
  • Genestrelle
  • Genêt Bâtard
  • Genêt des Teinturiers
  • Genette
  • Green Broom
  • Greenweed
  • Herbe à Jaunir
  • Herbe à Teindre
  • Petit Gênet
  • Spargelle
  • Wood Waxen
Dyer's Broom Dyer's broom (Genista tinctoria) is a flowering plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. The plant's roots and stems contain a yellow dye called "weld" and has been traditionally used as a natural dye for textiles and other materials. In traditional medicine, Dyers' broom has been used for a variety of purposes, including treating skin irritation, respiratory problems, gout, lower back and pelvic pain, and digestive issues.
There are 29 drugs known to interact with Dyer's Broom

Additional Details

Is Dyer's Broom Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

The safety of dyer's broom when used orally is uncertain due to insufficient reliable information. However, it is advised to consider dyer's broom as possibly unsafe during pregnancy, as it may have uterine stimulant activity. It is also recommended to avoid using dyer's broom during lactation due to insufficient data.

Pharmacokinetics

There is currently insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of dyer's broom.

Mechanism of Action

Dyer's broom is a plant that has been traditionally used for various purposes. It contains quinolizidine alkaloids, including methylcytisine, anagyrine, isopsparteine, lupanine, tinctorin, and cysisine. It also contains flavonoids, isoflavonoids, and lectin. The specific mechanism of action of dyer's broom is not well understood.

Interactions with Drugs

Dyer's broom may interact with caffeine-containing drugs, potentially reducing the clearance of caffeine. Caution should be exercised when combining dyer's broom with caffeine-containing drugs, and it is advisable to monitor caffeine levels closely.

Interactions with Supplements

Similar to drug interactions, dyer's broom may interact with caffeine-containing herbs and supplements, potentially affecting caffeine clearance. Close monitoring of caffeine levels is recommended when combining dyer's broom with caffeine-containing supplements.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

There is currently limited information available regarding the adverse effects of dyer's broom. Further research is needed to determine the potential side effects.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There is insufficient reliable information available regarding the standardization of dyer's broom supplements.

Drugs that interact with Dyer's Broom

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