Red-spur Valerian Interactions Overview

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Red-spur Valerian

Also known as
  • Centranthus ruber
  • Valeriana rubra
  • Barbe de Jupiter
  • Bouncing Bess
  • Bovis and Soldier
  • Centranthe Rouge
  • Centranto
  • Delicate Bess
  • Drunken Sailor
  • Fox's-Brush
  • Jupiter's Beard
  • Milamores
  • Pretty Betsy
  • Red Spur Valerian
  • Red Valerian
Red-spur Valerian Red spur valerian (Centranthus ruber) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has pink or red flowers that bloom in the summer and can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It is also known as "Jupiter's beard" and "Devil's beard." In traditional medicine, red spur valerian has been used as a sedative and to promote sleep, as well as to treat digestive issues, and headaches. It should not be confused with a more commonly used herb, valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Red spur valerian and valerian are two different plants. While both are used in traditional medicine, they have different characteristics and uses.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Red-spur Valerian

Additional Details

Is Red-Spur Valerian Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Safety: The safety of red-spur valerian has not been thoroughly studied, and there is insufficient reliable information available. It is recommended to avoid using red-spur valerian during pregnancy and lactation due to limited data on its effects.

Adverse Effects

General: No adverse effects have been reported for red-spur valerian; however, comprehensive safety evaluations are lacking.

Effectiveness

There is insufficient reliable information available to determine the effectiveness of red-spur valerian for specific uses or conditions.

Dosing & Administration

Adult: Research on typical dosing for red-spur valerian is limited, and specific recommendations are unavailable.

Standardization & Formulation

There is insufficient reliable information available regarding the standardization of red-spur valerian products, which means the consistency and quality of different formulations may vary.

Interaction Overview

Interactions with Drugs: No known interactions have been reported between red-spur valerian and other drugs.

Interactions with Supplements: No known interactions have been reported between red-spur valerian and dietary supplements.

Interactions with Conditions: No known interactions have been reported between red-spur valerian and specific health conditions.

Interactions with Lab Tests: No known interactions have been reported between red-spur valerian and laboratory tests.

Overdose

There is insufficient reliable information available about the presentation or treatment of overdose with red-spur valerian.

Pharmacokinetics

There is insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of red-spur valerian, including its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body.

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action: Red-spur valerian's root is the relevant part of the plant. It contains a compound called valepotriate, which is believed to have sedative and equilibrating properties.

Drugs that interact with Red-spur Valerian

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