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Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free 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

Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis and respiratory irritation.Based on those ingredients, 992 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Passionflower aerial parts extract, Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried, Mullein leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm

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

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Organic Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (695 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free is an alcohol-free liquid with four active herbal extracts. Mullein leaf and skullcap (both flowering aerial parts, fresh and undried) are traditional respiratory and calming herbs.

Passionflower aerial parts and oat seed extract round out the blend, which also contains an organic extract blend. The product uses glycerin, distilled water, and sweet orange essential oil as inactive ingredients for texture, preservation, and taste.

Since this is a liquid extract formula, the herbs are concentrated forms of the whole plant parts — not the dried herbs you might steep as a tea.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Comforting and calming support for children.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Pre-procedural anxiety, Nervousness, Restlessness — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Passion Flower is rated "Possibly Effective" for Pre-procedural anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Passion Flower is rated "Possibly Effective" for Insomnia.
  • Also on file: Oats is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety.

The evidence for most of these herbs in children is limited. Mullein, passionflower, and skullcap all have insufficient reliable evidence in our data to rate their effects on cough, asthma, bronchitis, sleep, stress, or anxiety.

Passionflower shows some possibility for insomnia and pre-procedural anxiety based on available research, but that evidence is described as possibly effective, not proven. Oat seed extract is likely effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health, though that's not typically the reason someone picks a children's product.

Overall, we don't have solid evidence that this blend works as intended for respiratory or calming support in kids.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Mullein Passion Flower Skullcap Oats

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 4 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.

Mullein, passionflower, and skullcap are generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited. The most common side effects are sedation, dizziness, and confusion (passionflower and skullcap); mild digestive disturbances like bloating and gas (oat seed); and in rare cases, skin reactions to mullein after topical exposure or inhalation.

One case report described serious symptoms (severe nausea, vomiting, and heart rhythm changes) in an adult after very high doses of passionflower extract, though symptoms resolved when it was stopped. Mullein, passionflower, and skullcap are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data.

Oat seed extract as a food is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though concentrated supplement forms are less studied. Because this is a multi-ingredient product for children and pregnancy/breastfeeding data are incomplete, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Mullein Passion Flower Skullcap Oats

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 — Mullein, Oats, Passion Flower, Skullcap.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 993 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 giving this product to your child, double-check if they're on any sedative medications (like lorazepam or other anti-anxiety or sleep drugs) — this product can strengthen drowsiness and impair thinking. Also check for diabetes medications or insulin; oat seed can lower blood sugar and may raise the risk of dangerously low levels.

If your child takes any blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs, mention that to your pharmacist as well. Finally, if your child is on medications that depend on liver enzymes (CYP3A4) or a specific transport system (OATP), passionflower may affect how they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a herbal liquid for kids meant to support respiratory and calm effects, but evidence for its effectiveness is sparse. The bigger issue is the interactions — especially with sedatives and diabetes medications — which can be serious in a child.

Before giving this to your child, run their current medications through the interaction checker on this page, and talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's appropriate for them.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

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 Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700033637
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307538
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Organic, Gluten Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm, 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:
20 Drop(s)
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
090700033637
IngredientAmount% DV
Mullein leaf extract0 NP, 0 NP--
Passionflower aerial parts extract0 NP, 0 NP--
Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried0 NP, 0 NP--
Organic Extract Blend695 mg, 174 mg--
Oat Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried0 NP, 0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Distilled, Sweet Orange Essential Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Add drops to 2 oz. of water of juice, 2 to 5 times per day. 25-49 pounds: 5 drops 50-74 pounds:10 drops 75-99 pounds: 15 drops 100+ pounds: 20 drops

Precautions

Consult a physician for use with children younger than 1 year old. Best taken between meals. Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formulation

Comforting & calming

USDA Organic

Gluten-free Contains no alcohol

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm

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 container200 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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Distilled, Sweet Orange Essential Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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334 Moderate 658 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Passionflower aerial parts extract 836
Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried 248
Mullein leaf extract 122
Oat Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free interact with 992 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 4 ingredients in Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Passionflower aerial parts extract Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried Mullein leaf extract Oat Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free 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.

Passionflower aerial parts extract3 drug types · 836 drugs

Cns Depressants

Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Research in animals and humans shows that passion flower has sedative effects which can be additive when used with sedative medications like lorazepam.

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

Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that passion flower can induce CYP3A4 enzymes, albeit to a much lower degree than rifampin, a known CYP3A4 inducer.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, passion flower might reduce the bioavailability of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the passion flower constituents apigenin and vitexin inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2. This inhibition may be dose-dependent. One specific high-flavonoid passion flower extract (Valverde) seems to inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2, while another extract with a lower flavonoid concentration (Arkocaps) shows less potent inhibition. OATPs are responsible for the uptake of drugs and other compounds into the body; however, the specific activities of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 are not well characterized.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Passionflower aerial parts extract full monograph & interactions

Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, skullcap can have additive effects when used with other CNS depressants.
Animal and clinical research suggests that skullcap can cause sedation and cognitive impairment.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Skullcap Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried full monograph & interactions

Mullein leaf extract1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot. This is likely due to at least one of the known constituents of muellein, triterpenoid saponins. However, the effects appear to be mild and results have been inconsistent. Extracts from different plant parts have been show to have varying anticoagulant strengths, with water-based ones being more potent than alcohol-based extracts.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence A
Mullein leaf extract full monograph & interactions

Oat Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Oat Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 992 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free 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 give this to my child if they take anxiety or sleep medication?
No — passionflower and skullcap both have sedative effects that can add to prescription sedatives like lorazepam, causing extra drowsiness and cognitive impairment. You must check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before using this product with any sedative drugs.
Is this safe for a pregnant or breastfeeding person?
The data advise against it. Mullein, passionflower, and skullcap don't have enough safety information for pregnancy or breastfeeding, while oat is generally considered safe as a food but is less studied in supplement form. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What's mullein leaf for?
Mullein is traditionally used for respiratory support, but our data show insufficient reliable evidence to confirm it actually works for cough, asthma, or bronchitis.
What are the most common side effects?
Sedation, dizziness, and confusion from passionflower and skullcap; mild bloating, gas, and digestive disturbances from oat seed. One rare case report described severe nausea, vomiting, and heart rhythm problems, though those resolved once the product was stopped.
Will this work for my child's cough?
We don't have solid evidence it will. Mullein is commonly used for cough, but our data show insufficient reliable evidence that it actually works — the same goes for the other herbs in this blend.
Can I use it if my child takes diabetes medication or insulin?
No — oat seed extract can lower blood sugar and may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar), especially with insulin. Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before use.

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The Full Monographs Behind Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Mullein

Interacts with 122 drugs

Mullein is a traditional herbal remedy most often used as a tea or syrup to soothe coughs, sore throats, and respiratory irritation. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits a...

Read the full Mullein monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Passion Flower

Interacts with 836 drugs

Passion flower is a traditional calming herb that many people use for anxiety and sleep. Early studies hint it may help with mild anxiety and restlessness, but the evidence is limited and mo...

Read the full Passion Flower monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Skullcap

Interacts with 248 drugs

American skullcap is an herb traditionally used to calm anxiety and promote relaxation, but solid human evidence is very limited. It is generally considered relatively safe for short-term us...

Read the full Skullcap monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Oats

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a food, oats are safe for most people, and...

Read the full Oats monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Kids Herbal Hug Alcohol Free'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 37 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.

Mullein 2 references
  1. Castro AI, Carmona JB, Gonzales FG, Nestar OB. Occupational airborne dermatitis from gordolobo (Verbascum densiflorum). Contact Dermatitis 2006;55(5):301.
  2. Flores Echaiz C, Al Ali A, Cao AQ, Sasseville D. Simultaneous contact dermatitis caused by Asteraceae and Verbascum thapsus. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(5):316-8.

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Passion Flower 19 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Fisher AA, Purcell P, Le Couteur DG. Toxicity of Passiflora incarnata L. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2000;38:63-6.
  4. Akhondzadeh S, Naghavi HR, Shayeganpour A, et al. Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial with oxazepam. J Clin Pharm Ther 2001;26:363-7. PubMed
  5. Farnsworth N, Bingel A, Cordell G, et al. Potential value of plants as sources of new antifertility agents I. J Pharm Sci 1975;64:535-98. DOI
  6. Mori A, Hasegawa K, Murasaki M, et al. Clinical evaluation of Passiflamin (passiflora extract) on neurosis - multicenter double blind study in comparison with mexazolam. Rinsho Hyoka (Clinical Evaluation) 1993;21:383-440.
  7. Miyasaka LS, Atallah AN, Soares BG. Passiflora for anxiety disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007;(1):CD004518. DOI
  8. Speroni E., Minghetti A. Neuropharmacological activity of extracts from Passiflora incarnata. Planta Med. 1988;54:488-91.
  9. Capasso A., Sorrentino L. Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of Kava kava and Passiflora extracts combination. Phytomedicine. 2005;12:39-45. PubMed
  10. Carrasco MC, Vallejo JR, Pardo-de-Santayana M, et al. Interactions of Valeriana officinalis L. and Passiflora incarnata L. in a patient treated with lorazepam. Phytother Res. 2009 Dec;23:1795-6.
  11. Smith, G. W., Chalmers, T. M., and Nuki, G. Vasculitis associated with herbal preparation containing Passiflora extract. Br J Rheumatol. 1993;32(1):87-88.
  12. Soulimani, R., Younos, C., Jarmouni, S., Bousta, D., Misslin, R., and Mortier, F. Behavioural effects of Passiflora incarnata L. and its indole alkaloid and flavonoid derivatives and maltol in the mouse. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997;57(1):11-20. PubMed
  13. Nojoumi M, Ghaeli P, Salimi S, Sharifi A, Raisi F. Effects of Passion Flower Extract, as an Add-On Treatment to Sertraline, on Reaction Time in Patients ?with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study. Iran J Psychiatry. 2016;1
  14. Rokhtabnak F, Ghodraty MR, Kholdebarin A, et al. Comparing the Effect of Preoperative Administration of Melatonin and Passiflora incarnata on Postoperative Cognitive Disorders in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesth Pain Med. 2016;7(1):e4123 PubMed
  15. Dantas LP, de Oliveira-Ribeiro A, de Almeida-Souza LM, Groppo FC. Effects of passiflora incarnata and midazolam for control of anxiety in patients undergoing dental extraction. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2017;22(1):e95-e101. PubMed
  16. Ozturk Z, Kalayci CC. Pregnancy outcomes in psychiatric patients treated with passiflora incarnata. Complement Ther Med. 2018 Feb;36:30-32. PubMed
  17. da Cunha RS, Amorim KS, Gercina AC, et al. Herbal medicines as anxiolytics prior to third molar surgical extraction. A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2020. PubMed
  18. Schäfer AM, Gilgen PM, Spirgi C, et al. Constituents of Passiflora incarnata, but Not of Valeriana officinalis, Interact with the Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptides (OATP)2B1 and OATP1A2. Planta Med. 2021. PubMed
  19. Mazzari ALDA, Lacerda MG, Milton FA, et al. In vitro effects of European and Latin-American medicinal plants in CYP3A4 gene expression, glutathione levels, and P-glycoprotein activity. Front Pharmacol 2022;13:826395. PubMed

See these in context on the Passion Flower monograph →

Skullcap 3 references
  1. Wolfson P, Hoffmann DL. An investigation into the efficacy of Scutellaria lateriflora in healthy volunteers. Altern Ther Health Med 2003;9:74-8.
  2. Awad, R., Arnason, J. T., Trudeau, V., Bergeron, C., Budzinski, J. W., Foster, B. C., and Merali, Z. Phytochemical and biological analysis of skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora L.): a medicinal plant with anxiolytic properties. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(8):6 PubMed
  3. Brock C, Whitehouse J, Tewfik I, Towell T. American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its effects on mood in healthy volunteers. Phytother Res 2014;28(5):692-8.

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Oats 13 references
  1. Cooper SG, Tracey EJ. Small-bowel obstruction caused by oat-bran bezoar. N Engl J Med 1989;320:1148-9. DOI
  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

See these in context on the Oats monograph →

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