Organic Focus Formula Liquid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic Focus Formula Liquid 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
Organic Focus Formula Liquid is a dietary supplement by Herbal Goodness Kids with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for inflammation, allergies, anxiety and sleep.Based on those ingredients, 1,542 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ashwagandha, Skullcap, Moringa. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids
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
Organic Focus Formula Liquid contains nine active ingredients: skullcap, lemon balm, ashwagandha, moringa, gotu kola, passionflower, Irish sea moss, oat, and cowhage (also called Mucuna pruriens). These are combined in a liquid base with glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.
The formula blends traditional herbs and food sources—some traditionally used to support calm and mental clarity, others to promote overall wellness. Since this is a children's product, the doses of each ingredient are likely modest, but the strength of any single component depends on the specific amount in each serving, which isn't listed in the product facts we have.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this formula's effectiveness is sparse. Lemon balm and ashwagandha each have "Possibly Effective" ratings for stress and anxiety, and passionflower is rated "Possibly Effective" for insomnia.
Lemon balm is also "Possibly Effective" for cold sores, and gotu kola is "Possibly Effective" for venous insufficiency and burns. Oat carries a "Likely Effective" rating for high cholesterol and heart disease.
However, most other uses claimed for the individual ingredients—including ashwagandha for bipolar disorder, skullcap for ADHD and headache, moringa for diabetes, and cowhage for anxiety—have "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate," meaning the data we hold doesn't establish they work for those purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Skullcap, ashwagandha, lemon balm, gotu kola, and passionflower are all generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults when taken by mouth, but long-term safety and high-dose safety are not well studied. The most common side effects are mild: ashwagandha, oat, and cowhage may cause digestive upset (diarrhea, nausea, bloating); lemon balm and gotu kola may cause dizziness or nausea; passionflower and lemon balm can cause sedation or dizziness.
Rare but serious concerns exist: ashwagandha and gotu kola have been linked in case reports to liver damage; cowhage contains levodopa and carries warnings about blood pressure spikes and dyskinesia (involuntary movements). Skullcap and passionflower are rated unsafe or possibly unsafe in pregnancy; ashwagandha is rated likely unsafe.
For lemon balm, moringa, gotu kola, passionflower, and cowhage, safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not well established—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take methyldopa (blood pressure medicine), non-selective MAOIs (certain antidepressants), or additional levodopa products—cowhage carries Major-severity risks with these. Also flag any sedatives or sleep aids (lemon balm, ashwagandha, gotu kola, and passionflower can amplify their effects), blood pressure medications (skullcap and ashwagandha may lower pressure further), thyroid hormone replacement (ashwagandha and lemon balm may interfere), or diabetes medications (ashwagandha, skullcap, moringa, and oat may lower blood sugar more).
Antidepressants (especially tricyclic types) may interact with cowhage. We could not check Irish Sea Moss for interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This liquid is a blend of herbs and plant ingredients with some traditional use for focus and calm, but evidence that it works for those purposes is weak or missing. If you're taking medications—especially sedatives, blood pressure drugs, thyroid hormones, diabetes medications, or antidepressants—you'll need to check your specific drugs against the interactions listed here before you start.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is a good fit for you and your health.
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Assessment coverage: 8 of 9 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
General information
Key facts about Organic Focus Formula Liquid, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Goodness Kids |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 798304497267 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 303509 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Kosher, Organic, Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Skullcap | 0 NP | -- |
| Lemon Balm | 0 NP | -- |
| Ashwagandha | 0 NP | -- |
| Moringa | 0 NP | -- |
| Gotu Kola | 0 NP | -- |
| Passionflower | 0 NP | -- |
| Irish Sea Moss | 0 NP | -- |
| Focus Formula Blend | 1 mL | -- |
| Oat | 0 NP | -- |
| Mucuna pierina | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Purified
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Ages 2+ : 20 drops (1 mL) Dilute in water or juice. For occasional use, as needed, up to 3 times daily. Shake well before use.
Precautions
If your child has a medical condition or takes medications, please consult with your doctor before use.
Store away from children.
Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed at neck of bottle.
Not intended for children under 2 years of age.
General Statements
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Seals/Symbols
Packaged in the USA
USDA Organic Earth Kosher
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
Great tasting Cognitive System Support 10x Concentrated Extra Strength
USDA Organic Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth US-ORG-042
Fairly Traded
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
Certified Kosher by Earth Kosher
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Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids
These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 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.
Focus Formula Blend
- › Skullcap
- › Lemon Balm
- › Ashwagandha
- › Moringa
- › Gotu Kola
- › Passionflower
- › Irish Sea Moss
- › Oat
- › Mucuna pierina
Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Organic Focus Formula Liquid by Herbal Goodness Kids contains nine ingredients, and several of them—skullcap, lemon balm, ashwagandha, moringa, gotu kola, passionflower, oat, and cowhage—do interact with medications.
The most serious interactions involve cowhage, which contains levodopa and carries Major-severity risks with methyldopa (blood pressure medicine), non-selective MAOIs (a class of antidepressants), and additional levodopa products—all of which can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes or drops, or compound levodopa side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Skullcap, ashwagandha, lemon balm, and gotu kola all carry Moderate-severity interactions with CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications) and can amplify drowsiness and sedation. Skullcap and ashwagandha also theoretically interact with blood pressure medications through additive lowering effects.
Ashwagandha, skullcap, and oat may enhance the effects of blood sugar medications, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Ashwagandha and lemon balm can interfere with thyroid hormone replacement.
Passionflower has a Moderate interaction with sedatives and Minor interactions with certain enzyme substrates. Altogether, these interactions span 1,543 individual medications.
We could not check Irish Sea Moss because we hold no interaction data for it. Before you start this product—especially if you take any sedatives, blood pressure meds, thyroid hormones, diabetes medications, antidepressants, or anything your doctor prescribes—run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page, or talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Focus Formula Liquid interact with 1,542 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
8 of the 9 ingredients in Organic Focus Formula Liquid interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ashwagandha Skullcap Moringa Passionflower Gotu Kola Lemon Balm Mucuna pierina Oat
AmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Amphetamine interactionBenserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionSkullcapAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Skullcap + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionAshwagandhaAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionSkullcapAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Skullcap + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionAshwagandhaAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionIsocarboxazidMarplan
How Isocarboxazid interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Isocarboxazid interactionAshwagandhaSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Isocarboxazid interactionLevodopaInbrija, Larodopa
How Levodopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Levodopa interactionLevodopa, CarbidopaDuodopa
How Levodopa, Carbidopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Levodopa, Carbidopa interactionMethyldopaAldomet, Methyldopa
How Methyldopa interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Methyldopa interactionSkullcapAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Skullcap + Methyldopa interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Methyldopa interactionAshwagandhaAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Methyldopa interactionMoclobemideManerix, Moclobemide
How Moclobemide interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Moclobemide interactionSkullcapCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 enzymes.
Read the full Skullcap + Moclobemide interactionOzanimod HydrochlorideZeposia
How Ozanimod Hydrochloride interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionAshwagandhaHepatotoxic Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionPhenelzine SulfateNardil
How Phenelzine Sulfate interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 6 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionAshwagandhaCns Depressants, Serotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionPassionflowerCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionLemon BalmCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionGotu KolaCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionSkullcapCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects when used concomitantly with drugs with sedative properties.
Read the full Skullcap + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionRasagilineAzilect
How Rasagiline interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Rasagiline interactionSkullcapCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 enzymes.
Read the full Skullcap + Rasagiline interactionAshwagandhaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Serotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Rasagiline interactionMoringaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Rasagiline interactionSafinamide MesylateXadago
How Safinamide Mesylate interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Safinamide Mesylate interactionAshwagandhaSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Safinamide Mesylate interactionSelegilineCarbex, Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar
How Selegiline interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Selegiline interactionAshwagandhaSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Selegiline interactionTranylcypromineParnate
How Tranylcypromine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna PierinaMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Tranylcypromine interactionAshwagandhaSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Tranylcypromine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AshwagandhaHepatotoxic Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ashwagandha + 6-mercaptopurine interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAshwagandhaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionPassionflowerCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAshwagandhaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AshwagandhaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SkullcapAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Skullcap + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abemaciclib interactionPassionflowerCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower + Abemaciclib interactionAshwagandhaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AshwagandhaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abiraterone interactionMoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abiraterone interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abiraterone interactionPassionflowerCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abiraterone Acetate interactionMoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAshwagandhaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abiraterone Acetate interactionPassionflowerCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Organic Focus Formula Liquid — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AshwagandhaImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Abrocitinib interactionSkullcapCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 enzymes.
Read the full Skullcap + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
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MoringaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Moringa + Acalabrutinib interactionPassionflowerCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower + Acalabrutinib interactionSkullcapP-glycoprotein Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
Read the full Skullcap + Acalabrutinib interactionAshwagandhaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
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Mucuna PierinaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Mucuna Pierina + Acarbose interactionAshwagandhaAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Acarbose interactionOatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Acarbose interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acarbose interactionSkullcapAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects.
Read the full Skullcap + Acarbose interactionMoringaAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Moringa + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
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SkullcapAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Skullcap + Acebutolol interactionAshwagandhaHepatotoxic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ashwagandha + Acebutolol interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
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SkullcapAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
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Ashwagandha
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
There is preliminary clinical evidence suggesting that ashwagandha might lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research suggests that ashwagandha might lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
There is preliminary evidence that ashwagandha might have an additive effect with diazepam (Valium) and clonazepam (Klonopin). This may also occur with other benzodiazepines.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Ashwagandha seems to have sedative effects. Theoretically, this may potentiate the effects of barbiturates, other sedatives, and anxiolytics.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Ashwagandha has been linked to cases of acute hepatitis, liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, autoimmune hepatitis, the need for liver transplantation, and death due to liver failure.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Ashwagandha has demonstrated immunostimulant effects in humans. Animal research has shown that ashwagandha can attenuate the immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide.
Thyroid Hormone
Ashwagandha might increase the effects and adverse effects of thyroid hormone.
Concomitant use of ashwagandha with thyroid hormones may cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects. Preliminary clinical research and animal studies suggest that ashwagandha boosts thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion. In one clinical study, ashwagandha increased triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels by 41.5% and 19.6%, respectively, and reduced serum TSH levels by 17.4% from baseline in adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Serotonergic Drugs
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors. However, there is no evidence to suggest that ashwagandha increases the risk of serotonin-related effects, and there have been no published case reports of serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs. Nevertheless, due to the lack of extensive studies on the matter and the fact that ashwagandha appears to affect serotonergic pathways, it would be prudent to exercise caution when combining it with drugs that affect serotonin. [References: - Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwaga ndha) on Stress and the Stress-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021 Sep 14; 19: 1468–1495. - A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/]
Skullcap
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests that taking capsules containing a combination of astragalus, goldthread, and Baikal skullcap daily for 4 weeks inhibits platelet aggregation; the effect seems to be similar to that of aspirin 50 mg daily. It is unclear if this effect is due to Baikal skullcap, other ingredients, or the combination.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects.
Baicalein, a constituent of Baikal skullcap, has alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro. Animal research also suggests that Baikal skullcap enhances the antidiabetic effects of metformin. However, in a small human study, taking Baikal skullcap extract did not enhance the antidiabetic effects of metformin, although it did modestly lower glucose levels during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Until more is known, use cautiously.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research suggests that baicalein, a constituent of Baikal skullcap, might lower blood pressure.
Antithyroid Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Baikal skullcap and antithyroid drugs may result in additive activity and increase the risk of hypothyroidism.
In an animal hyperthyroid model, Baikal skullcap improved levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 enzymes.
In vitro evidence suggests that constituents of Baikal skullcap inhibit the activity of CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 enzymes.
In vitro evidence suggest that wogonin, a constituent of Baikal skullcap, modestly inhibits the activity of CYP2C19 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of Baikal skullcap might interfere with hormone replacement therapy, due to competition for estrogen receptors.
In vitro evidence suggests that Baikal skullcap has estrogenic activity.
Lithium
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might reduce lithium excretion and increase serum levels of lithium.
Baikal skullcap is thought to have diuretic properties, which may reduce lithium excretion. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Alcohol (Ethanol)
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might potentiate the sedative effects of alcohol.
In vitro and animal research suggests that Baikal skullcap binds to GABA-A receptors and causes sedation. Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might potentiate the sedative effects of alcohol. Preliminary clinical research has not identified clinically relevant sedation after use of Baikal skullcap; however, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects when used concomitantly with drugs with sedative properties.
In vitro and animal research suggests that Baikal skullcap binds to GABA-A receptors and causes sedation. Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects when used concomitantly with drugs with sedative properties. Preliminary clinical research has not identified clinically relevant sedation after use of Baikal skullcap; however, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might alter the levels and clinical effects of OATP substrates.
Some pharmacokinetic research shows that baicalin, a constituent of Baikal skullcap, can decrease plasma levels of rosuvastatin. The mechanism is thought to involve stimulation of the activity of the organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1), which transports rosuvastatin into the liver. This decreases plasma levels of the drug, but increases levels at the site of action in the liver. The degree to which rosuvastatin levels are affected depends on the OATP1B1 haplotype of the individual. Baikal skullcap might also affect other OATP1B1 substrates.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, Baikal skullcap might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro and animal research suggests that baicalein, oroxylin A, and wogonin, constituents of Baikal skullcap, can inhibit P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Moringa
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Some in vitro research suggests that moringa inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). However, other in vitro research suggests that moringa extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes. A pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine, which is partially metabolized by CYP3A4, when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Theoretically, moringa leaf can antagonize the effects of levothyroxine.
Animal research suggests that moringa aqueous leaf extract might reduce serum triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations by inhibiting the peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to T3.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa leaf extract inhibits renal P-glycoprotein transport activity. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Animal research shows that moringa can lower blood glucose levels. However, research in humans has not shown consistent blood glucose lowering effects.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Moringa leaf is unlikely to have a clinically significant interaction with nevirapine.
Nevirapine is partially metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). In vitro evidence suggests that moringa inhibits CYP3A4. However, a pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in nevirapine pharmacokinetics when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.
Passionflower
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.
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.
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.
Gotu Kola
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
In vitro research suggests that gotu kola may have sedative effects via binding of GABA receptors.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
There are at least four case reports of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of gotu kola. However, more information is needed to determine if gotu kola was the causative factor in these cases.
Lemon Balm
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Lemon balm seems to have CNS depressant activity in animals and in humans.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
In vitro, constituents of lemon balm extract bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), preventing TSH receptor-binding and leading to the inhibition of TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. In animals, lemon balm extract has been shown to decrease levels of circulating TSH and inhibit thyroid secretion.
Mucuna pierina
Levodopa
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.
Anesthesia
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.
Antipsychotic Drugs
Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.
Guanethidine (Ismelin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)
Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.
Oat
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.
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.
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Baikal Skullcap
Interacts with 946 drugsBaikal skullcap is a traditional Chinese herb (Huang Qin) used for inflammation, allergies, and infections, with active compounds like baicalin and baicalein studied mostly in the lab. Human...
Read the full Baikal Skullcap monograph → Herb & supplement monographLemon Balm
Interacts with 264 drugsLemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used to ease stress, support sleep, and calm digestion, and topically for cold sores. Early studies are promising but gen...
Read the full Lemon Balm monograph → Herb & supplement monographAshwagandha
Interacts with 1,372 drugsAshwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb most often taken to help with stress, anxiety, and sleep, and some small studies suggest it may help, though the evidence is still limited. It is generally w...
Read the full Ashwagandha monograph → Herb & supplement monographMoringa
Interacts with 869 drugsMoringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common. Early research hints at possible benefi...
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Interacts with 579 drugsGotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporting herb. Some early studies suggest poss...
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Interacts with 836 drugsPassion 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 monographOats
Interacts with 86 drugsOats 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 → Herb & supplement monographCowhage
Interacts with 193 drugsCowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied for Parkinson's disease symptoms and ma...
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