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A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bioforce

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex is a dietary supplement by Bioforce with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract health, mild bladder or kidney support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 188 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract, Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract, White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex contains 4 active herbal extracts: goldenrod (aerial part), white birch leaves, restharrow (aerial part), and horsetail (aerial part)—all made from fresh plant material. The liquid form also contains 62% alcohol by volume.

These are traditional herbal ingredients historically used for urinary and kidney support, though the evidence for their effectiveness at specific conditions is limited. The product contains no added fillers beyond the alcohol vehicle.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: kidney and bladder health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Urinary incontinence, Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), bladder irritation, mild diuretic support, urinary flushing.
  • The closest evidence on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
  • Also on file: Birch is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The evidence supporting this product's effectiveness is not established in our data. Goldenrod, restharrow, and horsetail have all been evaluated for uses like urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but the research so far shows insufficient reliable evidence to make any rating.

Birch has been studied for joint pain, hair loss, and dandruff with the same result—insufficient evidence. This doesn't mean the product doesn't work; it means the clinical evidence we hold isn't strong enough yet to say one way or another.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Goldenrod Birch Spiny Restharrow Horsetail

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 3 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Short-term use of these herbs is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but human safety data are limited overall. Allergic reactions are the main concern: goldenrod and birch can both trigger allergic contact dermatitis or, rarely, respiratory reactions in sensitive people.

Horsetail can cause abdominal bloating, increased bowel movements, and nausea in some users. Long-term horsetail use carries a specific risk—crude horsetail contains an enzyme that can cause thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency with prolonged exposure, though products in Canada are required to be tested and certified free of this activity.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data for all four ingredients are too limited to know either way—each ingredient's safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you are pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Goldenrod Birch Spiny Restharrow Horsetail

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Goldenrod, Birch, Spiny Restharrow, Horsetail.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 188 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (horsetail may increase low blood sugar risk), HIV medications including NRTIs or efavirenz (horsetail may reduce their effectiveness), lithium (restharrow and horsetail may raise its levels), or any diuretic drugs (all four ingredients may amplify their effects and side effects, and horsetail may worsen potassium loss).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a traditional herbal blend aimed at urinary and kidney health, but the clinical evidence for its effectiveness hasn't been clearly established yet. It's most important to check your medications first—especially if you take diuretics, antidiabetes drugs, lithium, or HIV medications—before adding it to your routine.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a known allergy to ragweed or birch pollen, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex, straight from the product label.

Brand Bioforce
Barcode (UPC) 364031520006
Net contents 1.7 fl. Oz.; 50 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2013
DSLD ID 26282
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children more than 1 but less than 4
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Supplement Facts

The label details for A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
5 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 Drop(s)
Servings per container
136
UPC/BARCODE
364031520006
IngredientAmount% DV
Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract233 mg--
White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract61 mg--
Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract23 mg--
Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract20 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol 62% v/v

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Label statements
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General Statements

Like Fresh Herbs in a bottle. Exclusive A.Vogel Formula Made according to Swiss Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practices Standardized Tests before, during and after processing guarantee uniform quality and purity

Bioforce uses a unique process-extracting from fresh herbs, not dried. Fresh herbs are harvested at their prime and usually processed within 24 hours before they can dry out. Special extraction process guarantees a maximum of important fresh elements inherent in each herb.

Best Before: Lot No.:

Making Nature Work

Fresh Herb Extract

Special dispensing insert guarantees accurate measurement and helps prevent contamination

Promotes health kidney and bladder function Supports urinary tract health

Swiss Product

Precautions

Safety Sealed Bottle. If ring at bottom of cap is missing or broken, do not use!

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant or nursing, contact your healthcare professional before using.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Bioforce

SWISS GMP Standards

Formulation

Cultivation with a Conscience

Contains Organic Herbs

Organically grown from our own herb cultivations by our own expert herbalists.

No pesticides, insecticides, fungicides or chemical fertilizers.

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C) 2004, Bioforce AG Switzerland

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults: 10-15 drops (Children 2-12 years 5 drops) in a small amount of water 3 times a day. Shake well before using.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size5 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container136 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
233 mg per serving

Goldenrod is a flowering plant traditionally used as an herbal diuretic and for urinary tract health. Human evidence is limited, and while it is gener...

Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract monograph & interactions

White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
61 mg per serving

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid...

White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract monograph & interactions

Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract

Interacts with
1 drug
23 mg per serving

Spiny Restharrow is a traditional European herb whose root has long been used as a mild diuretic to help flush the urinary tract. Solid human evidence...

Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract monograph & interactions

Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract

Interacts with
188 drugs
20 mg per serving

Horsetail is a traditional herb most often used as a mild diuretic and for hair, nail, and bone support, but high-quality human evidence is limited. I...

Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol 62% v/v. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce Drug Interactions

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188 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract 188
Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract 75
White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract 75
Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex interact with 188 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 4 ingredients in A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract5 drug types · 188 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Equisetum myriochaetum has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity in clinical research. In an animal diabetic model, Equisetum giganteum had hypoglycemic effects. It is unclear whether other horsetail species have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Laboratory research shows that various species of horsetail have diuretic properties. Due to its diuretic effects, there has been concern that taking horsetail along with potassium-depleting diuretics might increase the risk for hypokalemia. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that taking horsetail 900 mg daily for 4 days does not affect urinary excretion of electrolytes, including potassium and sodium, despite having a diuretic effect similar to taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily. It is unclear if taking horsetail for a longer duration would affect electrolyte levels. Until more is known, use with caution.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Efavirenz (Sustiva)

Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of efavirenz.
In two case reports, patients were found to have detectable viral loads when taking horsetail-containing supplements along with an antiretroviral regimen that included efavirenz. In one case, the antiretroviral regimen included zidovudine, lamivudine, and efavirenz; in the other case, the regimen consisted of emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and efavirenz. One month after discontinuing horsetail, the viral loads became undetectable in both cases. The exact mechanism of this interaction is unknown. It is also unclear if this interaction is specific to efavirenz or if it is related to various components of antiretroviral therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, horsetail might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that horsetail has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, horsetail might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nrtis)

Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of NRTIs.
In two case reports, patients were found to have detectable viral loads when taking horsetail-containing supplements along with an antiretroviral therapy. In one case, the antiretroviral regimen included zidovudine, lamivudine, and efavirenz; in the other case, the regimen consisted of emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and efavirenz. One month after discontinuing the supplement, the viral loads became undetectable in both cases. The exact mechanism of these interactions is unknown. It is also unclear if these interactions are specific to NRTIs or if they are related to various components of antiretroviral therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Horsetail (aerial part) (fresh) extract full monograph & interactions

Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, goldenrod might increase the effects and adverse effects of diuretic drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that goldenrod has diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Goldenrod (aerial part) (fresh) extract full monograph & interactions

White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
White Birch (leaves) (Betula alba) (fresh) extract full monograph & interactions

Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Theoretically, spiny restharrow might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Spiny restharrow is thought to have diuretic properties. Although animal studies suggest that spiny restharrow reduces edema, diuretic activity has not been reported or evaluated in humans. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, spiny restharrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Restharrow (aerial part) (Ononis spinosa) (fresh) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex, from the product label.

Bioforce

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Name
Bioforce AG
Street Address
CH-9325
City
Roggwil TG
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A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce: Common Questions

Does A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex by Bioforce interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex has a known interaction with 188 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data for all four ingredients in this product during pregnancy and breastfeeding are too limited to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the main side effects I should watch for?
The most common are abdominal bloating, increased bowel movements, and nausea. Allergic reactions—especially contact dermatitis or, rarely, respiratory symptoms—are possible if you're sensitive to ragweed or birch pollen.
Is there evidence this actually works for kidney and bladder health?
The research we have on these ingredients for kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and bladder support shows insufficient evidence to make a clear call either way. This product is based on traditional use rather than established clinical proof.
Why does it contain so much alcohol?
This is a liquid herbal extract, and alcohol is used as a solvent to preserve the plant compounds and keep them stable. It makes up 62% of the product by volume.
Can I take this long-term?
Horsetail, one of the four ingredients, carries a specific concern with prolonged use: older crude horsetail can cause thiamine deficiency over time, though certified products are tested to avoid this. For safety, treat this as a short-term product and check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it for weeks or months.

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The Full Monographs Behind A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Goldenrod

Interacts with 75 drugs

Goldenrod is a flowering plant traditionally used as an herbal diuretic and for urinary tract health. Human evidence is limited, and while it is generally well tolerated, people with certain...

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Birch

Interacts with 75 drugs

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid human evidence is limited, and birch is...

Read the full Birch monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Spiny Restharrow

Interacts with 1 drug

Spiny Restharrow is a traditional European herb whose root has long been used as a mild diuretic to help flush the urinary tract. Solid human evidence for its benefits is very limited, so an...

Read the full Spiny Restharrow monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Horsetail

Interacts with 188 drugs

Horsetail is a traditional herb most often used as a mild diuretic and for hair, nail, and bone support, but high-quality human evidence is limited. It can cause thiamine (vitamin B1) loss w...

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Sources & How We Checked

A.Vogel Kidney Bladder Complex's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 26 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Goldenrod 6 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
  3. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Sloderbach, A., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of flavonoid fractions of Solidago virgaurea L on diuresis and levels of electrolytes]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1991;48(5-6):35-37.
  4. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Bobkiewicz-Kozlowska, T., Tkaczyk, J., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of leiocarposide on experimental urinary calculi in rats]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1988;45(2):181-186.
  5. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Further studies on the diuretic effect of leiocarposide]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1986;43(5):499-503.
  6. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Senczuk, M., Wasik-Olejnik, A., Skrzypczak, L., Budzianowski, J., and Ellnain-Wojtaszek, M. [Diuretic effect of the glycoside from a plant of the Solidago L. genus]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1985;42(2):199-204.

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Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

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Spiny Restharrow 2 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

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Horsetail 14 references
  1. Sudan BJ. Seborrhoeic dermatitis induced by nicotine of horsetails (Equisetum arvense L.). Contact Dermatitis 1985;13:201-2.
  2. Perez Gutierrez RM, Laguna GY, Walkowski A. Diuretic activity of Mexican equisetum. J Ethnopharmacol 1985;14:269-72. PubMed
  3. Lemus I, Garcia R, Erazo S, et al. Diuretic activity of an Equisetum bogotense tea (Platero herb): evaluation in healthy volunteers. J Ethnopharmacol 1996;54:55-8. PubMed
  4. Revilla MC, Andrade-Cetto A, Islas S, Wiedenfeld H. Hypoglycemic effect of Equisetum myriochaetum aerial parts on type 2 diabetic patients. J Ethnopharmacol 2002;81:117-20. PubMed
  5. Tiktinskii, O. L. and Bablumian, I. A. [Therapeutic action of Java tea and field horsetail in uric acid diathesis]. Urol.Nefrol.(Mosk) 1983;3(1):47-50.
  6. Henderson JA, Evans EV, and McIntosh RA. The antithiamine action of Equisetum. J Amer Vet Med Assoc 1952;120:375-378.
  7. Carneiro DM, Freire RC, Honório TC, Zoghaib I, Cardoso FF, Tresvenzol LM, de Paula JR, Sousa AL, Jardim PC, da Cunha LC. Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Assess the Acute Diuretic Effect of Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail) in Healthy Voluntee
  8. Klnçalp S, Ekiz F, Basar Ö, Coban S, Yüksel O. Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail)-induced liver injury. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Feb;24(2):213-4. PubMed
  9. Ortega García JA, Angulo MG, Sobrino-Najul EJ, Soldin OP, Mira AP, Martínez-Salcedo E, Claudio L. Prenatal exposure of a girl with autism spectrum disorder to 'horsetail' (Equisetum arvense) herbal remedy and alcohol: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2011 M PubMed
  10. Cordova E, Morganti L, Rodriguez C. Possible Drug-Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and Antiretroviral Drugs. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2017;16(1):11-13.
  11. García Gavilán MD, Moreno García AM, Rosales Zabal JM, Navarro Jarabo JM, Sánchez Cantos A. Case of drug-induced acute pancreatitis produced by horsetail infusions. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Apr;109(4):301-304. PubMed
  12. Vieira GT, de Oliveira TT, Carneiro MAA, et al. Antidiabetic effect of Equisetum giganteum L. extract on alloxan-diabetic rabbit. J Ethnopharmacol. 2020;260:112898. PubMed
  13. Health Canada. Organism-Equisetum arvense. Available at: http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq.do?id=6117&lang=eng. Accessed 21-July 2021.
  14. Bates D, Duong TB, Kheyson S, Moore K. Hyponatremia Secondary to Decreased Oral Intake and SIADH and Possibly Exacerbated by Horsetail (Equisetum arvense). Can J Hosp Pharm 2021;74(4):386-389. PubMed

See these in context on the Horsetail monograph →

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