Lumbricus Tonic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutriCology
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lumbricus Tonic 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
Lumbricus Tonic is a dietary supplement by NutriCology with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, bloating and fluid retention, general fatigue or 'weakness'.Based on those ingredients, 1,217 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Grass-Leaf Sweetflag (root) extract, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract, Poria extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Lumbricus Tonic contains four active ingredients in a proprietary blend formula. Three of them are plant extracts: atractylodes (bai-zhu) root extract, poria mushroom extract, and calamus (grass-leaf sweetflag) root extract.
The product also contains earthworm extract. The capsules themselves are made with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose, and L-leucine as inactive binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The effectiveness evidence for Lumbricus Tonic's ingredients is not established in the data we hold. Atractylodes has been evaluated for anorexia nervosa, cachexia, lung cancer, common cold, and diarrhea—all rated insufficient evidence.
Poria mushroom extract similarly shows insufficient evidence for cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, dementia, diabetes, diabetic kidney disease, and diarrhea. Calamus was evaluated for bronchitis, anorexia nervosa, asthma, and cancer, also with insufficient evidence.
No ingredient in this formula has documented, reliable evidence of effectiveness for any condition.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Safety data for these ingredients are limited. Atractylodes is traditionally used but human safety studies are sparse, so caution is advised.
The most significant concern is calamus: it contains beta-asarone, a compound the FDA banned from food because it may cause cancer, and calamus is considered likely unsafe for oral use overall. Calamus may also cause nausea, vomiting, and in rare cases intestinal paralysis.
Atractylodes and poria can cause allergic reactions, dry mouth, and nausea in some people. Poria is generally well tolerated in traditional use but has limited human data.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Atractylodes is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data. Poria is best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding—human safety data do not exist.
Calamus is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and lactation because it may affect the uterus and contains potentially toxic compounds.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting Lumbricus Tonic, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin (Moderate risk of bleeding), CNS depressants or sedatives (Moderate risk of enhanced drowsiness), antihypertensive or blood pressure medications (Moderate risk of low blood pressure), any drugs processed through CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 liver pathways (Moderate risk of increased drug levels), MAOIs or certain antidepressants (Moderate risk of interaction), or anticholinergic or cholinergic drugs (Moderate risk of reduced effectiveness or added effects). H2-blocker acid reflux medications carry a Minor interaction.
No interactions are documented for earthworm extract, as we hold no data for it.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines ingredients with very limited human safety data and, in calamus's case, a potential cancer risk due to beta-asarone content. Even if you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, none of the active ingredients has reliable evidence of effectiveness for any health condition.
Before taking Lumbricus Tonic, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you, especially if you take any blood thinners, blood pressure medications, sedatives, antidepressants, or any drug metabolized by your liver.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Lumbricus Tonic, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutriCology |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947539907 |
| Net contents | 150 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 193261 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 1500 mg | -- |
| Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Earthworm extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Poria extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Grass-Leaf Sweetflag (root) extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, L-Leucine
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Formula
A combination of herbs and earthworm extract or lumbricus.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 3 capsules two times daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Precautions
Not labeled for sale in California.
General Statements
Innovative Nutrition
Formulation
Hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General
Rev. 006
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Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract
- › Earthworm extract
- › Poria extract
- › Grass-Leaf Sweetflag (root) extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lumbricus Tonic by NutriCology carries multiple documented interactions through its atractylodes, poria mushroom, and calamus extracts.
The most serious concern is calamus, which may cause cancer—it contains beta-asarone, a possible carcinogen that the FDA has banned from food. Beyond that risk, calamus poses a Moderate interaction with CNS depressants (sedatives and similar drugs), potentially increasing drowsiness and sedation.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Atractylodes and calamus both interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners and aspirin-type medications) at Moderate severity, theoretically increasing bleeding risk. Calamus also affects several drug-metabolizing pathways: it may raise levels of medications processed through CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 enzymes, potentially boosting their side effects.
Additionally, calamus interacts with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), cholinergic drugs, anticholinergic drugs, MAOIs (a class of antidepressant), and H2-blockers (acid reflux medications), all at Moderate severity except H2-blockers (Minor).
Poria mushroom extract also interacts with CNS depressants and with both cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs at Moderate severity. Atractylodes carries additional Minor-severity interactions with CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrates.
We were unable to check earthworm extract for interactions.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,218 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to search your exact prescriptions before taking this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lumbricus Tonic interact with 1,217 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Lumbricus Tonic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Grass-Leaf Sweetflag (root) extract Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract Poria extract
TiotropiumSpiriva
How Tiotropium interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Poria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tiotropium interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tiotropium interactionTiotropium BromideSpiriva Respimat
How Tiotropium Bromide interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tiotropium Bromide interactionPoria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tiotropium Bromide interactionTirofibanAggrastat
How Tirofiban interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tirofiban interactionTisotumab Vedotin-tftvTivdak
How Tisotumab Vedotin-tftv interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tisotumab Vedotin-tftv interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tisotumab Vedotin-tftv interactionTivozanib HydrochlorideFotivda
How Tivozanib Hydrochloride interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tivozanib Hydrochloride interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tivozanib Hydrochloride interactionTofacitinibXeljanz, Xeljanz XR
How Tofacitinib interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tofacitinib interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tofacitinib interactionTolterodineDetrol, Detrol LA
How Tolterodine interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tolterodine interactionPoria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tolterodine interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tolterodine interactionTolvaptanJynarque, Samsca
How Tolvaptan interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tolvaptan interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tolvaptan interactionTopiramateEprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR
How Topiramate interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of CNS depressants and calamus might have an additive effect and increase the risk of sedative effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Topiramate interactionPoria ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Read the full Poria Extract + Topiramate interactionToremifene CitrateFareston
How Toremifene Citrate interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Toremifene Citrate interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Toremifene Citrate interactionTorsemideDemadex, Soaanz
How Torsemide interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Torsemide interactionTrabectedinYondelis
How Trabectedin interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trabectedin interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Trabectedin interactionTramadolQdolo, Ultram, Zytram XL
How Tramadol interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tramadol interactionPoria ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tramadol interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tramadol interactionTramadol, AcetaminophenTramacet
How Tramadol, Acetaminophen interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tramadol, Acetaminophen interactionPoria ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tramadol, Acetaminophen interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Tramadol, Acetaminophen interactionTrandolaprilMavik
How Trandolapril interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trandolapril interactionTrandolapril, VerapamilTarka
How Trandolapril, Verapamil interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trandolapril, Verapamil interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Trandolapril, Verapamil interactionTranylcypromineParnate
How Tranylcypromine interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calamus might potentiate the effects and adverse effects of MAOIs.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tranylcypromine interactionTrazodoneDesyrel, Oleptro
How Trazodone interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trazodone interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Trazodone interactionTrazodone HclTrazorel
How Trazodone Hcl interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trazodone Hcl interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Trazodone Hcl interactionTreprostinil
How Treprostinil interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Treprostinil interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Treprostinil interactionTreprostinil (iv)Remodulin
How Treprostinil (iv) interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Treprostinil (iv) interactionTreprostinil (inh)Tyvaso
How Treprostinil (inh) interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Treprostinil (inh) interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Treprostinil (inh) interactionTreprostinil (oral)Orenitram, Remodulin
How Treprostinil (oral) interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Treprostinil (oral) interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Treprostinil (oral) interactionTriamtereneDyrenium
How Triamterene interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Triamterene interactionTriazolamApo-Triazo, Gen-Triazolam, Halcion, Mylan-Triazolam, Novo-Triolam, Nu-Triazo +1 more
How Triazolam interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Poria ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Read the full Poria Extract + Triazolam interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Triazolam interactionBai-zhu Atractylodes (root) ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Bai-zhu Atractylodes (root) Extract + Triazolam interactionTrichlormethiazideAq 4B Aquazide, Marazide II, Metahydrin, Naqua
How Trichlormethiazide interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trichlormethiazide interactionTridihexethyl ChloridePathilon
How Tridihexethyl Chloride interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Tridihexethyl Chloride interactionPoria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Tridihexethyl Chloride interactionTrifluoperazineStelazine
How Trifluoperazine interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Poria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Trifluoperazine interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trifluoperazine interactionTriflupromazineVesprin
How Triflupromazine interacts with Lumbricus Tonic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Triflupromazine interactionPoria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Triflupromazine interactionTrihexyphenidylArtane, Artane Sequels, Trihex
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Poria ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Poria Extract + Trihexyphenidyl interactionGrass-leaf Sweetflag (root) ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
Read the full Grass-leaf Sweetflag (root) Extract + Trihexyphenidyl interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lumbricus Tonic 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.
Grass-Leaf Sweetflag (root) extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and calamus might decrease the effectiveness of the anticholinergic drug.
In vitro evidence shows that calamus can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking calamus with other antihypertensive medications might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that calamus decreases the rate and strength of the heartbeat, which might lower blood pressure. use with caution.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of cholinergic drugs and calamus might have an additive effect and increase the risk of cholinergic effects.
In vitro evidence shows that calamus can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concurrent use of CNS depressants and calamus might have an additive effect and increase the risk of sedative effects.
Animal research shows that calamus is a CNS depressant and increases gamma-aminobutyric acid levels.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
In vitro research shows that calamus extract inhibits CYP2D6 enzyme.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, taking calamus with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
In vitro research shows that calamus extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzyme.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, calamus might potentiate the effects and adverse effects of MAOIs.
Some reports suggest that calamus increases the effects of MAOIs.
Antacids
Theoretically, taking calamus might reduce the effectiveness of antacids.
Some research suggests that calamus lowers gastric pH.
H2-Blockers
Theoretically, taking calamus might reduce the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Some research suggests that calamus lowers gastric pH.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Theoretically, taking calamus might reduce the effectiveness of PPIs.
Some research suggests that calamus lowers gastric pH.
Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that atractylenolides II and III, constituents of atractylodes, reduce platelet activation. So far, this has not been shown in humans.
Aromatase Inhibitors
Theoretically, atractylodes may have an additive effect when used with other aromatase inhibitors.
Laboratory research suggests that atractylodes and its constituents exhibit aromatase inhibitor effects.
Hexobarbital
Theoretically, taking atractylodes may prolong the therapeutic and adverse effects of hexobarbital.
In animals, atractylodes has been shown to prolong the effects of hexobarbital. These effects have not been shown in humans.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, atractylodes might decrease the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In animals, atractylodes administered at high doses has been shown to induce CYP1A2 activity. This effect has not been shown in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In animals, atractylodes administered at high doses has been shown to inhibit CYP3A1 activity, which is a homolog to the human CYP3A4 enzyme. This effect has not been shown in humans.
Poria extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, poria mushroom might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Animal research shows that poria mushroom extract has sedative properties. This interaction has not been shown in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lumbricus Tonic, from the product label.
NutriCology
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- NutriCology
- City
- Alameda
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94502
- Phone Number
- 510.263.2000
- Web Address
- www.nutricology.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Lumbricus Tonic’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Atractylodes
Interacts with 803 drugsAtractylodes is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Thai medicine, mostly for digestive complaints and fatigue, often as part of multi-herb formulas. Modern resea...
Read the full Atractylodes monograph → Herb & supplement monographPoria Mushroom
Interacts with 417 drugsPoria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited,...
Read the full Poria Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographCalamus
Interacts with 1,119 drugsCalamus is a swamp plant with a long history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, mostly for digestive and nervous-system complaints. However, it contains beta-asarone, a compound...
Read the full Calamus monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Lumbricus Tonic'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.
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The 22 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.
Atractylodes 6 references
- Liu Y, Jia Z, Dong L, et al. A randomized pilot study of atractylenolide I on gastric cancer cachexia patients. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2008;5:337-44. PubMed
- Chen Y, Yang W, Guo L, Wu X, Zhang T, Liu J, Zhang J. Atractylodes lactone compounds inhibit platelet activation. Platelets. 2017 Mar;28(2):194-202. PubMed
- Jiang H, Shi J, Li Y. Screening for compounds with aromatase inhibiting activities from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Molecules. 2011 Apr 14;16(4):3146-51. PubMed
- Koonrungsesomboon N, Na-Bangchang K, Karbwang J. Therapeutic potential and pharmacological activities of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2014 Jun;7(6):421-8. PubMed
- Li L, Tang LY, Man GC, Yeung BH, Lau CB, Leung PC, Wang CC. Potential reproductive toxicity of Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome, the most commonly used Chinese medicine for threatened miscarriage. Hum Reprod. 2011 Dec;26(12):3280-8. PubMed
- Muhamad N, Plengsuriyakarn T, Na-Bangchang K. Atractylodes lancea for cholangiocarcinoma: Modulatory effects on CYP1A2 and CYP3A1 and pharmacokinetics in rats and biodistribution in mice. PLoS One 2022;17(11):e0277614. PubMed
Poria Mushroom 3 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Kim H, Park I, Park K, Park S, Kim YI, Park BG. The positive effects of Poria cocos extract on quality of sleep in insomnia rat models. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022;19(11):6629. PubMed
- Lv Q, Di X, Bian B, Li K, Guo J. Neuroprotective effects of Poria cocos (Agaricomycetes) essential oil on Aß1-40-induced learning and memory deficit in rats. Int J Med Mushrooms 2022;24(10):73-82.
Calamus 13 references
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- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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- Shoba, F. G. and Thomas, M. Study of antidiarrhoeal activity of four medicinal plants in castor-oil induced diarrhoea. J Ethnopharmacol 2001;76(1):73-76. PubMed
- Koo, B. S., Park, K. S., Ha, J. H., Park, J. H., Lim, J. C., and Lee, D. U. Inhibitory effects of the fragrance inhalation of essential oil from Acorus gramineus on central nervous system. Biol Pharm.Bull. 2003;26(7):978-982. PubMed
- Oh, M. H., Houghton, P. J., Whang, W. K., and Cho, J. H. Screening of Korean herbal medicines used to improve cognitive function for anti-cholinesterase activity. Phytomedicine 2004;11(6):544-548. PubMed
- Panchal, G. M., Venkatakrishna-Bhatt, H., Doctor, R. B., and Vajpayee, S. Pharmacology of Acorus calamus L. Indian J Exp.Biol 1989;27(6):561-567.
- Vargas, C. P., Wolf, L. R., Gamm, S. R., and Koontz, K. Getting to the root (Acorus calamus) of the problem. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1998;36(3):259-260.
- Pandit S, Mukherjee PK, Ponnusankar S, Venkatesh M, Srikanth N. Metabolism mediated interaction of a-asarone and Acorus calamus with CYP3A4 and CYP2D6. Fitoterapia 2011;82(3):369-74.
- Sharma V, Singh I, Chaudhary P. Acorus calamus (The Healing Plant): a review on its medicinal potential, micropropagation and conservation. Nat Prod Res. 2014;28(18):1454-66.
- Björnstad K, Helander A, Hultén P, Beck O. Bioanalytical investigation of asarone in connection with Acorus calamus oil intoxications. J Anal Toxicol 2009;33(9):604-9. PubMed
- Federal Register. Volume 33, Page 6967. U.S. Government Publishing Office. http://api.fdsys.gov/link?collection=fr&volume=33&page=6967. Accessed May 23, 2018.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 189 - Substances Prohibited From Use in Human Food. Available at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=259fa8a1284cad42676075c8425c7333&mc=true&node=pt21.3.189&rgn=div5.
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