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Women's Libido Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Gaia Herbs

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Women's Libido 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Women's Libido is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lowering cholesterol, heart and digestive health, soothing itchy or irritated skin.Based on those ingredients, 1,047 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Epimedium extract, Tribulus extract, organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs

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.

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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 7 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (475 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Women's Libido contains 7 active ingredients: organic oats milky seed extract, organic vervain extract, tribulus extract, maca extract, damiana extract, sarsaparilla extract, and horny goat weed (epimedium extract). It also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable glycerin, water, and hypromellose (a capsule material and thickener) — which serve as fillers and binders.

Oats in this formula are included for their effects on cholesterol and heart health. Tribulus, maca, damiana, and horny goat weed are traditionally used herbs often chosen for sexual function support.

Sarsaparilla and vervain round out the blend with additional botanical support.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supporting healthy sexual desire and drive in women.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, Sexual dysfunction, Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, Menopausal symptoms, Postmenopausal conditions, female sexual arousal disorder — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Tribulus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tribulus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Menopausal symptoms.
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, Postmenopausal conditions, Sexual desire.

The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Oats are likely effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and heart disease support.

Tribulus is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, though the same ingredient showed no benefit for athletic performance. For maca, damiana, horny goat weed, and sarsaparilla, the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to rate — the data shows insufficient reliable evidence for their use in sexual dysfunction and the other conditions they're marketed for.

That doesn't mean they don't work; it means rigorous human studies are lacking or limited.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oats Tribulus Maca Damiana Sarsaparilla Horny Goat Weed

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 6 of the 6 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 6 of 6.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 6 of 6.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oats are generally well tolerated and considered safe as a food in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; concentrated supplement forms are less studied. The most common side effects are mild — bloating, flatulence, abdominal distention, and unpleasant taste — and usually fade with continued use.

Tribulus, maca, damiana, sarsaparilla, and horny goat weed all carry a caution: short-term use may be tolerated, but long-term human safety data are limited. Because of insufficient safety information, the data advises against using tribulus, maca, damiana, sarsaparilla, and horny goat weed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Horny goat weed's most common side effects are dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, and vomiting. Rare but serious effects reported for tribulus include liver and kidney injury, seizures, and for damiana, high-dose exposure caused convulsions.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oats Tribulus Maca Damiana Sarsaparilla Horny Goat Weed

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?
  • 5 of the 6 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Tribulus, Sarsaparilla, Horny Goat Weed, Damiana, Oats.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 1,048 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 with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you take diabetes medications, insulin, blood pressure medications, blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs), lithium, digoxin (a heart medication), estrogen-based medications like birth control or hormone therapy, or any drugs processed through your liver's CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4 enzymes — these are moderate-severity interactions. Because horny goat weed may affect how your liver processes many common medications, it's especially important to have your full medication list checked before you begin.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may appeal to you if you're looking for herbal support for sexual function — tribulus has some research backing it, though evidence for the others is thin. However, if you take diabetes or blood pressure medications, blood thinners, lithium, estrogen-based medications, or drugs processed through your liver's P450 system, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The ingredients aren't well studied long-term, and several should be avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 6 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2022.

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 Women's Libido, straight from the product label.

Brand Gaia Herbs
Net contents 60 Vegan Liquid Phyto-Cap(s)(R)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 273435
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract0 NP--
organic Vervain extract0 NP--
Tribulus extract0 NP--
Maca extract0 NP--
Damiana extract0 NP--
Sarsaparilla extract0 NP--
Epimedium extract0 NP--
Proprietary Extract Blend475 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Formula

Women

With Horny Goat Weed, Maca & Gaia-grown Oats

Formulation

Traditionally for supporting a healthy drive to help maintain your spark

Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.

Vegan

Gluten-free Soy-free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Adults take 1 capsule 3 times daily between meals.

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 for your protection.

Storage

Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

EST 1987 USA Integrity Purity Potency

Certified B Corporation

Brand IP Statement(s)

Gaia Herbs Connecting Plants & People Since 1987

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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Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs label

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Women's Libido label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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

475 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions

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1,047 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Epimedium extract 965
Tribulus extract 259
organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract 86
Damiana extract 86
Sarsaparilla extract 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Women's Libido interact with 1,047 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

5 of the 7 ingredients in Women's Libido interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Epimedium extract Tribulus extract organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract Damiana extract Sarsaparilla extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Women's Libido 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.

Epimedium extract6 drug types · 965 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research and animal research shows that horny goat weed can inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of hypotension.
Laboratory research suggests that horny goat weed might have hypotensive effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6. This effect has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed extract inhibits CYP3A4 and suppresses CYP3A4 mRNA expression. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, concomitant use of horny goat weed with estrogens might increase their therapeutic and adverse effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that horny goat weed has estrogenic activity. In clinical research, horny goat weed has been shown to increase blood levels of estrogen in some females.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Epimedium extract full monograph & interactions

Tribulus extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tribulus extract full monograph & interactions

organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract2 drug types · 86 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
organic Oats (Avena sativa) milky seed extract full monograph & interactions

Damiana extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking damiana lowers blood glucose level.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Damiana extract full monograph & interactions

Sarsaparilla extract2 drug types · 2 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties, which could potentially cause potassium loss. Overuse or misuse of sarsaparilla with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these effects, sarsaparilla might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Sarsaparilla extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Women's Libido, from the product label.

Gaia Herbs

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Name
Gaia Herbs, Inc.
Street Address
101 Gaia Herbs Dr.
City
Brevard
State
NC
ZipCode
28712
Web Address
www.gaiaherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs: Common Questions

Does Women's Libido by Gaia Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Women's Libido has a known interaction with 1,047 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Women's Libido contains 7 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.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Oats eaten as food are considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; however, the other ingredients — tribulus, maca, damiana, sarsaparilla, and horny goat weed — should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the most common side effects?
With oats, you may experience bloating, gas, or abdominal distention, especially when you first start — these usually ease with time. Horny goat weed can cause dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, or vomiting. These are generally mild, but if they're bothersome, stop and talk with your pharmacist.
Does this product actually work for sexual function?
Tribulus is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction based on the research we hold. For maca, damiana, and horny goat weed, the evidence isn't strong enough to say — we have insufficient reliable evidence. That means we don't know yet from rigorous studies, not that they don't work.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Long-term safety data are limited for tribulus, maca, damiana, sarsaparilla, and horny goat weed. Most of what we know comes from short-term studies in healthy adults. If you're thinking of taking this regularly, chat with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What's in it besides the herbs?
The capsule contains vegetable glycerin, water, and hypromellose, which are inactive ingredients that help hold the formula together. There are no other fillers or binders.
Can I take this with birth control?
Horny goat weed in this product may increase estrogen effects and side effects if you're on birth control or hormone therapy. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them — they may need to monitor you or adjust your dose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Women's Libido’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Oats

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oats 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...

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Tribulus

Interacts with 259 drugs

Tribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims is weak and inconsistent. It is general...

Read the full Tribulus monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Maca

Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...

Read the full Maca monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Damiana

Interacts with 86 drugs

Damiana is a traditional herb most famous as an aphrodisiac and mild mood-lifter, but solid human evidence for any of its uses is very limited. It is generally well tolerated in the small am...

Read the full Damiana monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Sarsaparilla

Interacts with 2 drugs

Sarsaparilla is a traditional root used in teas, tonics, and old-fashioned root beer flavoring. Modern evidence for its health claims is very limited and comes mostly from lab studies, so it...

Read the full Sarsaparilla monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Horny Goat Weed

Interacts with 965 drugs

Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a traditional Chinese herb most often marketed for low libido and erectile problems, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. While short-term use s...

Read the full Horny Goat Weed monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Women's Libido'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 40 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.

Oats 13 references
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  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

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Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

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Maca 1 reference
  1. Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed

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Damiana 2 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Alarcon-Aquilar FJ, Roman-Ramos R, Perez-Gutierrez S, et al. Study of the anti-hyperglycemic effect of plants used as antidiabetics. J Ethnopharmacol 1998;61:101-10. PubMed

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Sarsaparilla 3 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. Vandenplas O, Depelchin S, Toussaint G, et al. Occupational asthma caused by sarsaparilla root dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;97:1416-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Sarsaparilla monograph →

Horny Goat Weed 11 references
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