TMJ-Ease Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking TMJ-Ease 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
TMJ-Ease is a dietary supplement by Earth Friend Herb Co. with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract complaints, mild bladder irritation, increasing urine flow (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 311 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sheep Sorrel, Elderberry, Irish Moss. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
TMJ-Ease contains eight herbal ingredients. Three of them—elderberry, lobelia, and sheep sorrel—have documented interactions with medications and are the main ones to watch.
The other five—couch grass, Irish moss, Iceland moss, white pond lily, and condurango—either have no known drug interactions or haven't been checked. The product also contains alcohol and glycerin as inactive ingredients (a common base for herbal liquids).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The product facts we hold don't show effectiveness ratings for TMJ pain or jaw tension specifically. Elderberry, lobelia, sheep sorrel, and white pond lily all have effectiveness data for other conditions (respiratory infections, smoking cessation, burns, and others), but those ratings show insufficient evidence or possible ineffectiveness—none demonstrate reliable benefit for their labeled uses.
We can't speak to whether this combination is effective for TMJ symptoms based on the data available.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Several ingredients need caution. Lobelia is notably toxic at higher doses and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tremors, and at serious doses, sweating, rapid heartbeat, convulsions, and potentially fatal drops in blood pressure.
Sheep sorrel contains high levels of oxalates, which in concentrated doses may damage your kidneys; it can also trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to weed pollen. Elderberry from ripe fruit is generally well tolerated, but raw or unripe berries and seeds are toxic and can cause nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, and dizziness due to cyanogenic glycosides.
Iceland moss can occasionally cause digestive irritation and may carry lead contamination if consumed long-term. Couch grass, Iceland moss, white pond lily, and condurango all have limited human safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check if you're on lithium (Moderate interaction with lobelia), immunosuppressant drugs, blood thinners or antiplatelet medications, cancer drugs like pazopanib (Moderate interactions with elderberry), or allergy and transport medications like fexofenadine (Moderate interaction with sheep sorrel). Irish moss could not be checked for interactions.
Bring your medication list to your pharmacist.
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.
If you take lithium, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, or pazopanib, check your exact medications with our tool before starting TMJ-Ease. Lobelia's toxicity risk at higher doses means you should follow label directions carefully.
Talk with your pharmacist about whether this herbal blend is right for your situation, especially if you have kidney concerns or allergies to weed pollen.
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Assessment coverage: 8 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.
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 TMJ-Ease, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Earth Friend Herb Co. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 323612 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for TMJ-Ease by Earth Friend Herb Co., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Couch Grass | 0 NP | -- |
| Irish Moss | 0 NP | -- |
| Elderberry | 0 NP | -- |
| Lobelia | 0 NP | -- |
| Iceland Moss | 0 NP | -- |
| White Pond Lily | 0 NP | -- |
| Sheep Sorrel | 0 NP | -- |
| Condurango | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Use 10 drops 3x daily. Take straight-then drink water.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Not for use with pregnancy or nursing.
General Statements
An Elijah Free formula
Formulation
All certified organic or wild crafted herbs.
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TMJ-Ease by Earth Friend Herb Co. label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in TMJ-Ease by Earth Friend Herb Co.
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size10 Drop(s) 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.
Couch Grass
No knowninteractions
Couch grass is a common lawn weed whose rhizome has long been used in traditional European herbal medicine, mainly for urinary and bladder complaints....
Couch Grass monograph & interactionsIrish Moss
Interacts with22 drugs
Sea moss is a type of red seaweed that is naturally rich in iodine and several minerals, and it is popular as a 'whole-food' supplement. Strong human...
Irish Moss monograph & interactionsElderberry
Interacts with121 drugs
Elderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu sym...
Elderberry monograph & interactionsLobelia
Interacts with1 drug
Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking...
Lobelia monograph & interactionsIceland Moss
No knowninteractions
Iceland moss is a lichen traditionally used as a soothing remedy for dry cough and throat or mouth irritation, mainly because of its mucilage (gel-for...
Iceland Moss monograph & interactionsWhite Pond Lily
No knowninteractions
White Lily (Lilium candidum) is a flowering plant used mostly in traditional skin care, where its bulb- or flower-infused oils are applied for minor s...
White Pond Lily monograph & interactionsSheep Sorrel
Interacts with169 drugs
Sorrel is a tangy, leafy herb used in cooking and traditional medicine, often for congestion, digestion, and inflammation. Solid human evidence for an...
Sheep Sorrel monograph & interactionsCondurango
No knowninteractions
Condurango is the bark of a South American vine traditionally used as a bitter to stimulate appetite and ease digestive complaints. Modern scientific...
Condurango monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
TMJ-Ease by Earth Friend Herb Co. Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TMJ-Ease by Earth Friend Herb Co. contains eight herbal ingredients, and three of them have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is lobelia, which may interact with lithium (used for mood disorders) in a Moderate severity interaction. Lobelia's diuretic properties might reduce how your body clears lithium, potentially raising lithium levels and requiring a dose adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Elderberry carries Moderate interactions with immunosuppressant medications (drugs that weaken the immune system on purpose, such as those used after organ transplants) and with pazopanib, a cancer drug. Elderberry stimulates immune activity, which could work against immunosuppressants' intended effect.
With pazopanib, there's a case report of severe liver injury when the two were combined.
Sheep sorrel also has Moderate interactions: it may reduce the effectiveness of blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or warfarin) by adding to their effects unpredictably, and it can lower how well your body absorbs certain allergy and transport-related medications, including fexofenadine (Allegra).
We could not check Irish Moss — we hold no interaction data for it. Couch grass, Iceland moss, white pond lily, and condurango have no known interactions documented.
Altogether, these interactions span 285 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to see if any of yours are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in TMJ-Ease interact with 311 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 8 ingredients in TMJ-Ease interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sheep Sorrel Elderberry Irish Moss Lobelia
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Abrocitinib interactionSheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Alemtuzumab interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Irish MossAmiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining sea moss with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Irish Moss + Amiodarone interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Anagrelide interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Antithrombin Iii interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ElderberryImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with TMJ-Ease — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sheep SorrelAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Sheep Sorrel + Aspirin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in TMJ-Ease 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.
Sheep Sorrel
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, sorrel has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Sorrel might reduce the effectiveness of fexofenadine by reducing its absorption from the gut.
In vitro research shows that an ethanol extract of sorrel inhibits organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1A2 (OATP1A2), which transports fexofenadine from the intestine into cells. In rats, concomitant administration of sorrel extract with fexofenadine reduces oral absorption of fexofenadine and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC).
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Sorrel might reduce the effectiveness of OATP substrates by reducing their absorption from the gut.
In vitro research shows that sorrel inhibits OATP1A2. Theoretically it may inhibit other OATPs. The OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and transport drugs into cells. Inhibition of OATP may reduce the bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP.
Elderberry
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Elderberry has immunostimulant activity, increasing the production of cytokines, including interleukin and tumor necrosis factor.
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Irish Moss
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, combining sea moss with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use with sea moss, which contains approximately 4-7 mcg of iodine per gram, might increase the risk of adverse effects from iodine, including altered thyroid function.
Antithyroid Drugs
Due to its iodine content, sea moss might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Sea moss contains approximately 4-7 mcg of iodine per gram. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking sea moss could theoretically alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Thyroid Hormone
Due to its iodine content, sea moss might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Sea moss contains approximately 4-7 mcg of iodine per gram. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking sea moss could theoretically alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Lobelia
Lithium
Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for TMJ-Ease, from the product label.
Earth Friend Herb Co.
See all Earth Friend Herb Co. products- Name
- Exsula Foods Inc.
- Street Address
- PO Box 44459
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98448
- Phone Number
- 253-874-9092
- Web Address
- www.exsula.com
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The Full Monographs Behind TMJ-Ease’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Couch Grass
Couch grass is a common lawn weed whose rhizome has long been used in traditional European herbal medicine, mainly for urinary and bladder complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking,...
Read the full Couch Grass monograph → Herb & supplement monographSea Moss
Interacts with 22 drugsSea moss is a type of red seaweed that is naturally rich in iodine and several minerals, and it is popular as a 'whole-food' supplement. Strong human evidence for most of its health claims i...
Read the full Sea Moss monograph → Herb & supplement monographElderberry
Interacts with 121 drugsElderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...
Read the full Elderberry monograph → Herb & supplement monographLobelia
Interacts with 1 drugLobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking. It can be toxic in higher amounts, cau...
Read the full Lobelia monograph → Herb & supplement monographIceland Moss
Iceland moss is a lichen traditionally used as a soothing remedy for dry cough and throat or mouth irritation, mainly because of its mucilage (gel-forming fibers). High-quality human studies...
Read the full Iceland Moss monograph → Herb & supplement monographWhite Lily
White Lily (Lilium candidum) is a flowering plant used mostly in traditional skin care, where its bulb- or flower-infused oils are applied for minor skin problems and soothing. Good-quality...
Read the full White Lily monograph → Herb & supplement monographSorrel
Interacts with 169 drugsSorrel is a tangy, leafy herb used in cooking and traditional medicine, often for congestion, digestion, and inflammation. Solid human evidence for any health benefit is limited, and its hig...
Read the full Sorrel monograph → Herb & supplement monographCondurango
Condurango is the bark of a South American vine traditionally used as a bitter to stimulate appetite and ease digestive complaints. Modern scientific evidence supporting any of these uses is...
Read the full Condurango monograph →Sources & How We Checked
TMJ-Ease'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 29 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.
Sea Moss 3 references
- Darias-Rosales J, Rubio C, Gutiérrez ÁJ, Paz S, Hardisson A. Risk assessment of iodine intake from the consumption of red seaweeds (Palmaria palmata and Chondrus crispus). Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020;27(36):45737-45741. PubMed
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. Seaweed, irishmoss, raw. April 2019. Available at: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168456/nutrients. Accessed Aug. 30, 2022.
- Palmieri B, Vadalà M, Laurino C. Clinical effects of overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus and non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus dietary supplementations. Asian J Med Sci. 2018; 9(6): 7-13. DOI
Elderberry 6 references
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