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Dietary supplement

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by North American Herb & Spice

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox is a dietary supplement by North American Herb & Spice with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and arthritis, skin conditions, swollen lymph nodes.Based on those ingredients, 1,240 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are wild Clove Essence, wild-source, organic Hemp extract, Cinnamon water extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 7 active ingredients.

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox contains 7 active ingredients: raw, wild Crowberry extract (pokeweed), raw, wild Blackberry extract, wild-source organic Hemp extract, Cinnamon water extract, wild Oregano Essence, wild Clove Essence, and wild Cinnamon Essence. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports healthy brain function and mental clarity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Psychological well-being, Cognitive function, Mental focus, Brain health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Hemp is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Psychological well-being (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for effectiveness of these ingredients is not established in our data. Hemp extract carries insufficient evidence for constipation, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and high cholesterol.

Cinnamon water extract and wild Cinnamon Essence both have insufficient evidence for amenorrhea, angina, common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, and high cholesterol. Wild Oregano Essence has insufficient evidence for acne, asthma, bronchitis, headache, and upper respiratory infections.

Wild Clove Essence is possibly effective for ventilator-associated pneumonia (a hospital-acquired lung infection), but has insufficient evidence for cough, acute pain, and indigestion. Blackberry and pokeweed effectiveness data are not on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pokeweed Blackberry Hemp Cassia Cinnamon Oregano Clove

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 5 of the 6 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 6 of 6.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 6 of 6.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pokeweed (labeled here as Crowberry extract) is unsafe — it is toxic and can cause serious harm including severe gastrointestinal symptoms, heart problems, seizures, breathing failure, and death. It is unsafe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not use this product. Beyond pokeweed: Hemp extract is generally well tolerated in food amounts, though concentrated supplements are less studied.

Rare cases of allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and heart rhythm problems have been reported. Blackberry fruit is safe as food; medicinal leaf or root supplements lack safety data.

Cassia Cinnamon (both the water extract and essence) is likely safe in food amounts but may cause rash or allergic contact dermatitis; long-term high doses raise concern for liver damage due to coumarin content. Oregano is well tolerated as a food; concentrated oil supplements are less studied and may cause gastrointestinal upset or allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

Clove is safe as a spice but concentrated oil can be toxic; large doses have caused liver failure, seizures, and coma in rare cases. Safety data for oregano and clove in pregnancy is not on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pokeweed Blackberry Hemp Cassia Cinnamon Oregano Clove

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 6 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Clove, Oregano, Cassia Cinnamon, Hemp.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,241 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.

If you were to take this product (which we do not recommend), medications to double-check first are blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs — Moderate severity with oregano and clove, Minor with hemp), antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity with cinnamon, oregano, and clove), blood pressure medications including ACE inhibitors (Minor severity with hemp), drugs processed by your liver (CYP2D6, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, and CYP2C9 substrates — Moderate severity with clove; CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrates — Minor with hemp), hormone therapy (estrogens — Moderate with hemp), and medications that can harm your liver (hepatotoxic drugs — Moderate with cinnamon). Blackberry extract has no documented interactions in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

We cannot recommend this product. Pokeweed is a toxic ingredient with a serious safety history and no established benefit — it alone is reason to avoid it.

Beyond that safety issue, the product contains multiple ingredients that interact with blood thinners, diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, and medications processed by your liver. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before considering any product with pokeweed, and have them review your full medication list if you do.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 7 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 Wild Hempanol Brain Detox, straight from the product label.

Brand North American Herb & Spice
Barcode (UPC) 635824007326
Net contents 8 Fluid Ounce(s); 240 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 269354
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice, 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:
1 Tsp(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tsp(s)
Servings per container
48
UPC/BARCODE
635824007326
IngredientAmount% DV
raw, wild Crowberry extract0 NP--
raw, wild Blackberry extract0 NP--
wild-source, organic Hemp extract0 NP--
Cinnamon water extract0 NP--
wild Oregano Essence0 NP--
wild Clove Essence0 NP--
wild Cinnamon Essence0 NP--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take at least one tsp. daily with or without meals. Add to smoothies, juice, or mix in raw honey. Shake well before using.

Formula

Hempanol Brain Detox is potent, because it contains a complex of raw, organic hemp extract plus extracts of raw, wild crowberries and blackberries. Because the extracts are raw the enzymes and nutrients are completely intact. Raw, wild crowberry has long been known to support a healthy whole body and brain and nervous system response, being used traditionally for a wide range of conditions. The same is true of hemp extract, which acts to cleanse the body’s neurons. Together, the wild berry extracts plus hemp are a powerful detox system for the entire brain and nervous system. Our crowberries are picked wild near the Arctic Circle. For detox nothing could be more potent than that.

2000 mg full-spectrum organic hemp extract Wild, raw crowberry & blackberry extract

300 mg CBD per bottle

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.

Formulation

Wild Calm & focus Brain detox Supports a healthy brain function

100% GMO-free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tsp(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container48 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.

Raw, wild Crowberry extract

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Pokeweed is a wild North American plant that is toxic in most of its raw forms, and there is no reliable evidence that it safely treats any condition....

Raw, wild Crowberry extract monograph & interactions

Raw, wild Blackberry extract

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Blackberry is a common edible berry that is safe and nutritious as a food, rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant plant compounds. The leaves and r...

Raw, wild Blackberry extract monograph & interactions

Wild-source, organic Hemp extract

Interacts with
938 drugs
0 NP per serving

Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for...

Wild-source, organic Hemp extract monograph & interactions

Cinnamon water extract

Interacts with
442 drugs
0 NP per serving

Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evi...

Cinnamon water extract monograph & interactions

Wild Oregano Essence

Interacts with
208 drugs
0 NP per serving

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacr...

Wild Oregano Essence monograph & interactions

Wild Clove Essence

Interacts with
977 drugs
0 NP per serving

Clove is a common cooking spice that is also used in traditional medicine, especially as a topical numbing agent for tooth pain thanks to its main com...

Wild Clove Essence monograph & interactions

Wild Cinnamon Essence

Interacts with
442 drugs
0 NP per serving

Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evi...

Wild Cinnamon Essence monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice Drug Interactions

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1,240Drugs
1,133 Moderate 107 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Hempanol Brain Detox 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.

wild Clove Essence7 drug types · 977 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of clove extracts with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical and laboratory research suggest that polyphenol extracts from clove flower buds might lower blood glucose levels. Dosing adjustments for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents may be necessary when taken with clove. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP1A2 in a dose-dependent manner,. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, inhibits CYP2C9 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP2D6 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, clove oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that eugenol, a constituent of clove, has antiplatelet activity. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Ibuprofen (Advil, Others)

Theoretically, topical application of clove oil with ibuprofen might increase the absorption and side effects of topical ibuprofen.
Laboratory research shows that topical application of clove oil increases the absorption of topical ibuprofen. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

wild-source, organic Hemp extract6 drug types · 938 drugs

Estrogens

Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
In an ovariectomized animal model, a diet containing hemp seed 1%, 2%, or 10% resulted in normalized plasma levels of 17-beta-estradiol. The mechanism of action for this effect is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Hemp seed protein hydrolysate has shown ACE inhibitor-like effects in a hypertensive animal model. However, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans. Until more is known, monitor blood pressure and potassium levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In animal research, hemp seed at 5% of the diet inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. However, in human research, taking hemp seed oil 2 grams daily for 12 weeks does not inhibit the aggregation of platelets in vitro.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
In a hypertensive animal model, hemp seed protein hydrolysate reduced systolic blood pressure by a mechanism possibly involving the inhibition of renin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activities. However, there was no effect of hemp seed protein on blood pressure in normotensive animals. Furthermore, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP3A4 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Cinnamon water extract2 drug types · 442 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Cassia cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels, and have additive effects in patients treated with antidiabetic agents. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
There is some concern that ingesting large amounts of cassia cinnamon for an extended duration might cause hepatotoxicity in some people. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can cause hepatotoxicity in animal models. In humans, very high doses of coumarin from 50-7000 mg/day can result in hepatotoxicity that resolves when coumarin use is discontinued. Lower amounts might also cause liver problems in sensitive people, such as those with liver disease or those taking potentially hepatotoxic agents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

wild Oregano Essence2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aristolochic acid isolated from oregano leaves has antithrombin activity. It has also been reported that oregano oil inhibits arachidonic acid-induced, and ADP-induced, platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that oregano extracts might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Hempanol Brain Detox, from the product label.

North American Herb & Spice

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Name
North American Herb & Spice
Street Address
13900 W. Polo Trail Drive
City
Lake Forest
State
IL
ZipCode
60045
Phone Number
1-847-473-4700
Web Address
www.oreganol.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice: Common Questions

Does Wild Hempanol Brain Detox by North American Herb & Spice interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Hempanol Brain Detox has a known interaction with 1,240 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Hempanol Brain Detox contains 7 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.
What is pokeweed, and why is it in this product?
Pokeweed is labeled here as Crowberry extract. Pokeweed is a plant that is toxic — all parts of it can cause serious poisoning with nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, bleeding, heart problems, difficulty breathing, seizures, and even death. The facts do not explain why it is included in this product or what benefit it is meant to provide.
Is this product safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. Pokeweed is unsafe in pregnancy and breastfeeding — toxic compounds may pass to the baby. The safety data for oregano and clove in pregnancy and breastfeeding are not on file. Cinnamon and hemp have insufficient pregnancy/breastfeeding safety data. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing.
Can I take this if I'm on blood thinners or diabetes medication?
No, not safely. Multiple ingredients interact with blood thinners (hemp, oregano, and clove) and antidiabetes drugs (cinnamon, oregano, and clove), raising your risk of bleeding or low blood sugar. This is on top of the serious safety concern with pokeweed itself. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor — do not start this product on your own.
Does this product actually work for 'brain detox'?
The evidence is not established in our data. None of the ingredients have proven effective for detoxification or brain health. Most have insufficient evidence for the conditions they're studied in — and pokeweed has no documented benefit at all, only toxicity.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Pokeweed can cause nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, burning in the mouth and throat, weakness, heart rate changes, difficulty breathing, seizures, and in serious cases, death. Hemp, cinnamon, oregano, and clove may cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis in sensitive people. Cinnamon in large doses raises concern for liver damage.
Is there anything safe in this product?
Blackberry fruit is safe as food, and the Blackberry extract has no documented interactions. However, the Blackberry extract in a medicinal supplement has not been well studied for safety. Cinnamon and clove are safe in typical food amounts. But in a concentrated liquid formula containing pokeweed — a known poison — no amount of other ingredients makes the product itself safe to use.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Hempanol Brain Detox’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Pokeweed

Pokeweed is a wild North American plant that is toxic in most of its raw forms, and there is no reliable evidence that it safely treats any condition. Poisonings have occurred from eating th...

Read the full Pokeweed monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Blackberry

Blackberry is a common edible berry that is safe and nutritious as a food, rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant plant compounds. The leaves and root have a long history of traditional u...

Read the full Blackberry monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Hemp

Interacts with 938 drugs

Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for most people as part of the diet. While...

Read the full Hemp monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Cassia Cinnamon

Interacts with 442 drugs

Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evidence for its health benefits is mixed a...

Read the full Cassia Cinnamon monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Oregano

Interacts with 208 drugs

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacrol. While lab studies suggest it may hav...

Read the full Oregano monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Clove

Interacts with 977 drugs

Clove is a common cooking spice that is also used in traditional medicine, especially as a topical numbing agent for tooth pain thanks to its main compound, eugenol. Food amounts are general...

Read the full Clove monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Hempanol Brain Detox'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 78 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.

Pokeweed 7 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Furbee B, Wermuth M. Life-threatening plant poisoning. Crit Care Clin 1997;13:849-88. PubMed
  4. Lewis WH, Smith PR. Poke root herbal tea poisoning. JAMA 1979;242:2759-60. DOI
  5. Roberge R, Brader E, Martin ML, et al. The root of evil-pokeweed intoxication. Ann Emerg Med 1986;15:470-3. PubMed
  6. Barker BE, Farnes P, LaMarche PH. Haematological effects of pokeweed. Lancet 1967;1:437.
  7. Kell SO, Rosenberg SA, Conlon TJ, Spyker DA. A peek at poke: mitogenicity and epidemiology. Vet Hum Toxicol 1982;24:36.

See these in context on the Pokeweed monograph →

Blackberry 1 reference
  1. Antioxidants: In Depth — NIH NCCIH Source

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Hemp 12 references
  1. Kaul N, Kreml R, Austria JA, et al. A comparison of fish oil, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil supplementation on selected parameters of cardiovascular health in healthy volunteers. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27:51-8. PubMed
  2. Saberivand A, Karimi I, Becker LA, et al. The effects of Cannabis sativa L. seed (hempseed) in the ovariectomized rat model of menopause. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2010;32(7):467-73. PubMed
  3. Girgih AT, Alashi A, He R, Malomo S, Aluko RE. Preventive and treatment effects of a hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) meal protein hydrolysate against high blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Eur J Nutr. 2014;53(5):1237-46. PubMed
  4. Richard MN, Ganguly R, Steigerwald SN, Al-Khalifa A, Pierce GN. Dietary hempseed reduces platelet aggregation. J Thromb Haemost. 2007;5(2):424-5. PubMed
  5. Stadtmauer G, Beyer K, Bardina L, Sicherer SH. Anaphylaxis to ingestion of hempseed (Cannabis sativa). J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003;112(1):216-7. PubMed
  6. Del Bo' C, Deon V, Abello F, et al. Eight-week hempseed oil intervention improves the fatty acid composition of erythrocyte phospholipids and the omega-3 index, but does not affect the lipid profile in children and adolescents with primary hyperlipidemia. PubMed
  7. Alkhammash S, Tsui H, Thomson DMP. Cannabis and hemp seed allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019;7(7):2429-2430.e1. PubMed
  8. Stokes JR, Hartel R, Ford LB, Casale TB. Cannabis (hemp) positive skin tests and respiratory symptoms. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;85(3):238-40. PubMed
  9. Déléaval M, Burri H, Bakelants E. Harmless herbs? A case report of acquired long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes in a patient taking herbal supplements. HeartRhythm Case Rep 2022;8(5):309-12. PubMed
  10. Singh M, Sehgal M, Yacoub M, et al. Severe liver dysfunction in a toddler receiving nonprescription phytocannabinoid. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022;62(4):1438-1440. PubMed
  11. Clark E, Nilsson U, Samaran Q, Raison-Peyron N. Allergic contact dermatitis from Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(3):292-293.
  12. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed

See these in context on the Hemp monograph →

Cassia Cinnamon 20 references
  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. Khan A, Safdar M, Ali Khan M, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-8. PubMed
  3. De Benito V, Alzaga R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from cassia (Chinese cinnamon) as a flavouring agent in coffee. Contact Dermatitis 1999;40:165. PubMed
  4. Drake TE, Maibach HI. Allergic contact dermatitis and stomatitis caused by a cinnamic aldehyde-flavored toothpaste. Arch Dermatol 1976;112:202-3.
  5. Press release. Cinnamon capsules to reduce blood sugar are medicinal products! Efficacy has not been scientifically proven - some products contain high levels of coumarin. Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfM), Germany, November 11, 2006. Available a
  6. Felter SP, Vassallo JD, Carlton BD, Daston GP. A safety assessment of coumarin taking into account species-specificity of toxicokinetics. Food Chem Toxicol 2006;44:462-75. PubMed
  7. Crawford P. Effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med 2009;22:507-12. PubMed
  8. Akilen, R., Tsiami, A., Devendra, D., and Robinson, N. Glycated haemoglobin and blood pressure-lowering effect of cinnamon in multi-ethnic Type 2 diabetic patients in the UK: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Diabet.Med. 2010; PubMed
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