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Dietary supplement

SuperFlex-H Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NewtonEverett

Liquid Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

SuperFlex-H is a dietary supplement by NewtonEverett with 16 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair, skin, and nail health, bone health and osteoporosis, joint and connective tissue support.Based on those ingredients, 1,214 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Berberis vulgaris, Belladonna, Solidago. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett

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

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

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

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 16 active ingredients.

SuperFlex-H contains 16 ingredients, most in highly diluted homeopathic form (Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Apis mellifica, Natrum sulphuricum, Ledum palustre, Kalmia latifolia, Ranunculus bulbosus, Belladonna, Aurum Metallicum, and Nat. Phos).

The formula also includes Silica (silicon), Goldenrod (for urinary-tract support), Hpus Uricum Acidum, Berberis vulgaris, and Glycerin (8%), which is a common sweetener and gentle laxative. The product contains no inactive fillers—everything listed is an active or functionally present ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

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

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: joint and muscle pain relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Back pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sprains, Pain (acute), Joint stiffness — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Poison Ivy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Back pain (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Poison Ivy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Osteoarthritis, Pain (acute), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sprains.
  • Also on file: Belladonna is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The evidence for most ingredients in this product isn't established in our data. Silica is possibly effective for osteoporosis but has insufficient evidence for hair loss or dental concerns.

Glycerin is likely effective for constipation and possibly effective for dry skin (ichthyosis), but likely ineffective for stroke and meningitis. Goldenrod, Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Belladonna, and the other homeopathic ingredients all lack reliable evidence of effectiveness for their traditional uses—their claims haven't been proven in well-designed trials.

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 9 of the 9 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 9 of 9.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 9 of 9.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Several ingredients in SuperFlex-H raise serious safety concerns. Belladonna and Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel) are poisonous plants; only the highly diluted forms sold here are considered lower-risk, but belladonna can still cause anticholinergic side effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and confusion even at low doses.

Bryonia root and Ranunculus bulbosus (bulbous buttercup) are toxic in their raw form and can cause severe gastrointestinal and skin reactions. Silica from food and water is generally well tolerated, but long-term high-dose safety hasn't been well studied.

Goldenrod is often well tolerated short-term but may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. Glycerin can cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness at larger doses.

During pregnancy, Silica's safety data are insufficient, while Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Kalmia latifolia, Ranunculus bulbosus, and Belladonna are unsafe or have inadequate data—avoid them. During breastfeeding, the same caution applies; Belladonna's alkaloids can pass into milk and harm a nursing infant.

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 3 of the 9 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Goldenrod, European Barberry, Belladonna.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,215 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications against this product if you take anticholinergic drugs (Moderate severity)—medications used for overactive bladder, Parkinson's disease, and certain poisonings—or if you take cisapride (Propulsid), a stomach-motility medication (Moderate severity). Also double-check if you're on diuretic drugs (water pills for blood pressure or fluid retention; Moderate severity).

No interactions are documented for the other ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

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

SuperFlex-H is a complex homeopathic formula with limited proven effectiveness and several ingredients whose safety is not well established, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you take anticholinergic drugs or diuretics, you must check with your pharmacist before starting this product.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for you, particularly if you're pregnant, nursing, or take any regular medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 9 of 16 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about SuperFlex-H, straight from the product label.

Brand NewtonEverett
Barcode (UPC) 689076018036
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2017
DSLD ID 81228
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Not Present
UPC/BARCODE
689076018036
IngredientAmount% DV
Silica0 NP--
Hpus Uricum Acidum0 NP--
Solidago0 NP--
Rhus toxicodendron0 NP--
Bryonia0 NP--
Apis mellifica0 NP--
Natrum sulphuricum0 NP--
Ledum palustre0 NP--
Kalmia latifolia0 NP--
Ranunculus bulbosus0 NP--
Berberis vulgaris0 NP--
Belladonna0 NP--
Aurum Metallicum0 NP--
Nat. Phos0 NP--
Alcohol0 NP--
8% Glycerin0 NP--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Description: Homeopathic Superflex-H joint and muscle pain relief spray is a completely natural mixture of homeopathic ingredients that are designed to stop inflammation, pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints.

Superflex-H joint and muscle pain relief is safe and has no side effects.

Made in USA

Joint care formula

Homeopathic oral spray

Relieve joint pain Relieve muscle pain No side effects

Flexibility Comfort Mobility

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Spray 3 times under tongue, 3 times per day (morning, afternoon and evening). Take 5 days per week. May be sprayed on area of pain, then gently rubbed in.

Precautions

Do not eat or drink 20 minutes before or after taking product.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Tamper resistant seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

General

B14

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

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.

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SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett

These are the 16 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Not Present Dosage formLiquid 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.

Silica

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for h...

Silica monograph & interactions

Hpus Uricum Acidum

0 NP per serving

Solidago

Interacts with
75 drugs
0 NP per serving

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

Solidago monograph & interactions

Rhus toxicodendron

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Poison ivy is a toxic plant best known for causing an itchy, blistering allergic rash on contact. In supplement form it is sold almost exclusively as...

Rhus toxicodendron monograph & interactions

Bryonia

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Bryonia is a toxic climbing vine that is mainly used today in homeopathic dilutions for coughs, pain, and inflammation, but solid scientific evidence...

Bryonia monograph & interactions

Apis mellifica

0 NP per serving

Natrum sulphuricum

0 NP per serving

Ledum palustre

0 NP per serving

Kalmia latifolia

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Mountain Laurel is a flowering shrub native to North America that contains toxic compounds called grayanotoxins, making it dangerous to eat or use int...

Kalmia latifolia monograph & interactions

Ranunculus bulbosus

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Bulbous buttercup is a wild flowering plant that is toxic and irritating when fresh, and it is used today mainly in heavily diluted homeopathic remedi...

Ranunculus bulbosus monograph & interactions

Berberis vulgaris

Interacts with
1,210 drugs
0 NP per serving

European barberry is a shrub whose root, bark, and berries contain berberine, a bitter plant alkaloid that has been studied mostly in isolated form. S...

Berberis vulgaris monograph & interactions

Belladonna

Interacts with
196 drugs
0 NP per serving

Belladonna is a highly toxic plant whose alkaloids (like atropine and scopolamine) are powerful medicines used only in carefully controlled, regulated...

Belladonna monograph & interactions

Aurum Metallicum

0 NP per serving

Nat. Phos

0 NP per serving

Alcohol

0 NP per serving

8% Glycerin

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well establis...

8% Glycerin monograph & interactions
Interaction report

SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett Drug Interactions

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1,214Drugs
1,214 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in SuperFlex-H 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.

Berberis vulgaris8 drug types · 1,210 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with anticholinergic drugs might cause additive effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that European barberry might have anticholinergic properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, European barberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal evidence suggest that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might inhibit platelet aggregation. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that European barberry juice reduces fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who are also taking antidiabetes drugs. Additionally, some animal studies show that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, has antiglycemic potential. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal and human research suggests that European barberry extracts can have hypotensive effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with cholinergic drugs might decrease the effects of cholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that European barberry might have anticholinergic properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs that have sedative properties may cause additive effects.
Animal research suggests that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might have sedative effects. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

Theoretically, concomitant use with cyclosporine may cause additive effects.
Berberine, a constituent of European barberry, can reduce the metabolism and increase serum levels of cyclosporine. This effect is attributed to the ability of berberine to inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes cyclosporine. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

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

Theoretically, European barberry might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is very preliminary evidence suggesting that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Belladonna2 drug types · 196 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Belladonna may increase the risk of adverse effects when used concomitantly with anticholinergic drugs.
Belladonna has anticholinergic activity and increases the activity of anticholinergic drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Cisapride (Propulsid)

Theoretically, belladonna might reduce the effects of cisapride.
Belladonna contains atropine. In vivo evidence suggests that atropine can prevent cisapride from increasing motility in the gastrointestinal tract.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Solidago1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

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

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for SuperFlex-H, from the product label.

NewtonEverett

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Name
Newton-Everett Biotech
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85255
Phone Number
866.593.3424
Web Address
www.newton-everett.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett: Common Questions

Does SuperFlex-H by NewtonEverett interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, SuperFlex-H has a known interaction with 1,214 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
SuperFlex-H contains 16 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to take during pregnancy?
No. Multiple ingredients—Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, Kalmia latifolia, Ranunculus bulbosus, and Belladonna—are unsafe or have insufficient safety data during pregnancy. Additionally, Silica and Goldenrod have inadequate data. Avoid SuperFlex-H if you're pregnant; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
What is Belladonna, and why is it in here?
Belladonna is a poisonous plant traditionally used in very dilute homeopathic amounts for conditions like asthma and stomach problems, but there's no reliable evidence it works. The highly diluted form lowers the risk, but it can still cause anticholinergic side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. It also interacts with anticholinergic medications and cisapride.
Can this help with joint pain or arthritis?
Several ingredients—Rhus toxicodendron, Bryonia, and Belladonna—have been used traditionally for arthritis and pain, but none have reliable evidence of effectiveness in our data. If you're looking to manage arthritis, talk with your pharmacist about options that are proven to work.
What does Silica do?
Silica (silicon) is possibly effective for osteoporosis but has insufficient evidence for hair loss or dental problems. It's generally well tolerated from food and supplements, though high-dose or long-term safety hasn't been well studied.
Why does this product contain Alcohol?
Alcohol is commonly used in liquid supplement formulas as a preservative and extraction medium for plant ingredients. We hold no interaction data for the alcohol in this product, so if you have concerns about alcohol consumption, ask your pharmacist about the amount per dose.
Is Glycerin safe?
The 8% Glycerin in this product is likely safe at normal doses—it's commonly used to sweeten supplements and can help with constipation. However, larger medicinal amounts can cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness. Stick to the recommended dose.

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The Full Monographs Behind SuperFlex-H’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Silicon

Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for hair, skin, nail, and bone health. Some s...

Read the full Silicon monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Goldenrod

Interacts with 75 drugs

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

Read the full Goldenrod monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Poison Ivy

Poison ivy is a toxic plant best known for causing an itchy, blistering allergic rash on contact. In supplement form it is sold almost exclusively as an extremely dilute homeopathic remedy (...

Read the full Poison Ivy monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Bryonia

Bryonia is a toxic climbing vine that is mainly used today in homeopathic dilutions for coughs, pain, and inflammation, but solid scientific evidence that it works is lacking. The raw plant...

Read the full Bryonia monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Mountain Laurel

Mountain Laurel is a flowering shrub native to North America that contains toxic compounds called grayanotoxins, making it dangerous to eat or use internally. There is no reliable evidence t...

Read the full Mountain Laurel monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Bulbous Buttercup

Bulbous buttercup is a wild flowering plant that is toxic and irritating when fresh, and it is used today mainly in heavily diluted homeopathic remedies. There is no solid scientific evidenc...

Read the full Bulbous Buttercup monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

European Barberry

Interacts with 1,210 drugs

European barberry is a shrub whose root, bark, and berries contain berberine, a bitter plant alkaloid that has been studied mostly in isolated form. Some early research on berberine is promi...

Read the full European Barberry monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Belladonna

Interacts with 196 drugs

Belladonna is a highly toxic plant whose alkaloids (like atropine and scopolamine) are powerful medicines used only in carefully controlled, regulated forms. The raw plant and unregulated pr...

Read the full Belladonna monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Glycerol

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well established as a laxative and a skin and eye moi...

Read the full Glycerol monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

SuperFlex-H's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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

The 94 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.

Silicon 19 references
  1. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  2. Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
  3. Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
  4. Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
  5. Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
  6. Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
  7. Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
  8. Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
  9. McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
  10. Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
  11. Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
  12. Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
  13. Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
  14. Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
  15. McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
  16. Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
  17. Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
  18. Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
  19. Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed

See these in context on the Silicon monograph →

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

See these in context on the Goldenrod monograph →

Poison Ivy 21 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Cohen LM, Cohen JL. Erythema multiforme associated with contact dermatitis to poison ivy: three cases and a review of the literature. Cutis 1998;62:139-42.
  4. Lee, N. P. and Arriola, E. R. Poison ivy, oak, and sumac dermatitis. West J.Med. 1999;171(5-6):354-355.
  5. Kurlan, J. G. and Lucky, A. W. Black spot poison ivy: A report of 5 cases and a review of the literature. J.Am.Acad.Dermatol. 2001;45(2):246-249. PubMed
  6. CASPERS, A. P. Poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron); a survey of the poison ivy problem in Canada and some independent observations on the value of zirconium products in prophylaxis and treatment. Can.Med Assoc.J 5-15-1957;76(10):852-860.
  7. Cardinali, C., Francalanci, S., Giomi, B., Caproni, M., Sertoli, A., and Fabbri, P. Contact dermatitis from Rhus toxicodendron in a homeopathic remedy. J Am Acad.Dermatol. 2004;50(1):150-151. PubMed
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