Vitex Elixir Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Gaia Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitex Elixir 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
Vitex Elixir is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for toothache and mouth pain, indigestion and sluggish digestion, rheumatism and joint pain.Based on those ingredients, 485 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Dandelion extract, Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitex Elixir by Gaia Herbs
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
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 9 active ingredients.
- “Proprietary Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Hercules Club, Dandelion.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
- For scale: 485 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.
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 1 of the 3 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
- General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 4 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2021.
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 Vitex Elixir, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Gaia Herbs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 751063333801 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59 mL |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 241059 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Female (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitex Elixir by Gaia Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 2 mL | -- |
| Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Vervain extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Cramp Bark Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Chaste Tree extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Partridge Berry extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Dandelion extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Raspberry extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Elderberry fruit juice concentrate extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Dandelion extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, organic wildflower Honey
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General Statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Adults take 30-60 drops in a small amount of water 3-4 times daily. Best results obtained with long term use. Shake well before use.
Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take medications, please consult with your doctor before use.
Store away from children.
Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed at neck of bottle.
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.
Formula
Women
Formulation
With herbs traditionally for supporting hormonal balance & reproductive health
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Vitex Elixir by Gaia Herbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitex Elixir by Gaia Herbs
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.
Proprietary Extract Blend
- › Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract
- › Organic Vervain extract
- › Cramp Bark Extract
- › Organic Chaste Tree extract
- › Partridge Berry extract
- › Organic Dandelion extract
- › Organic Raspberry extract
- › Organic Elderberry fruit juice concentrate extract
- › Organic Dandelion extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Organic wildflower Honey. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitex Elixir by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions
Vitex Elixir contains 9 ingredients, and 2 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 485 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitex Elixir interact with 485 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 9 ingredients in Vitex Elixir interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Dandelion extract Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract
Acetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionSouthern Prickly Ash Bark ExtractAntacids Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Hercules club may decrease the clinical effects of antacids.
Read the full Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionSouthern Prickly Ash Bark ExtractAntacids Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Hercules club may decrease the clinical effects of antacids.
Read the full Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Apixaban interactionApomorphineAPO-go, APO-go Pen, APO-go PFS, Apokyn, Uprima
How Apomorphine interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Apomorphine interactionApomorphine HydrochlorideKynmobi
How Apomorphine Hydrochloride interacts with Vitex Elixir — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Dandelion ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
Read the full Organic Dandelion Extract + Apomorphine Hydrochloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitex Elixir 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.
organic Dandelion extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research suggests that dandelion root inhibits platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that dandelion extract may have moderate alpha-glucosidase inhibitor activity and might also increase insulin secretion. Also, in a case report, a 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes who was being treated with insulin developed hypoglycemia 2 weeks after beginning to eat salads containing dandelion.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Laboratory research suggests that dandelion might inhibit CYP1A2. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. However, until more is known, watch for an increase in the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 in patients taking dandelion.
Glucuronidated Drugs
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
There is some preliminary evidence that dandelion might induce UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, a phase II enzyme.
Lithium
Theoretically, through diuretic effects, dandelion might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that dandelion has diuretic properties. As diuretics can increase serum lithium levels, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when taken with dandelion.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Dandelion contains significant amounts of potassium.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Theoretically, dandelion might lower fluoroquinolone levels.
Animal research shows that dandelion reduces absorption of ciprofloxacin and can lower levels by 73%. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.
Southern Prickly Ash Bark Extract
Antacids
Theoretically, Hercules club may decrease the clinical effects of antacids.
Due to reports that Hercules club increases stomach acid, Hercules club might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
H2-Blockers
Theoretically, Hercules club may decrease the clinical effects of H2 blockers.
Due to reports that Hercules club increases stomach acid, Hercules club might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Theoretically, Hercules club may decrease the clinical effects of PPIs.
Due to reports that Hercules club increases stomach acid, Hercules club might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitex Elixir, from the product label.
Gaia Herbs
See all Gaia Herbs products- Name
- Gaia Herbs, Inc.
- Street Address
- 101 Gaia Herbs Drive
- City
- Brevard
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28712
- Web Address
- www.gaiaherbs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitex Elixir’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Hercules Club
Interacts with 36 drugsHercules Club (southern prickly ash) is a traditional folk remedy used mainly for toothache, digestion, and joint pain, often by chewing the bark, which causes a tingling, numbing feeling in...
Read the full Hercules Club monograph → Herb & supplement monographCramp Bark
Cramp Bark is the dried bark of Viburnum opulus, traditionally used to ease muscle and menstrual cramps. Modern, high-quality human studies are very limited, so its effectiveness is not well...
Read the full Cramp Bark monograph → Herb & supplement monographDandelion
Interacts with 457 drugsDandelion is a common plant used in food and traditional medicine, often promoted as a natural 'water pill' and digestive aid. Human evidence for these uses is very limited, so its benefits...
Read the full Dandelion monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Vitex Elixir'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.
Hercules Club 2 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
Dandelion 27 references
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