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(Veronicastrum virginicum )
(dried root)
(Origin: USA)
(certified organic Culver's Root extract PlantPart: dried root Genus: Veronicastrum Species: virginicum Note: Origin: USA )
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Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Culver's Root Non-Alcohol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of black root.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Culver's Root Non-Alcohol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of black root.
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when the fresh root is used orally.
Anecdotally, fresh black root has been reported for have abortifacient and teratogenic effects. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence about the effects of black root on pregnancy. Until more is known, black root should not be used during pregnancy.
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Culver's Root Non-Alcohol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, the overuse or abuse of black root can increase the risk of adverse effects of cardiac glycoside drugs. Black root chemically binds with the glycosides while in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which may reduce their effectiveness if used concomitantly (6002).
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Overuse of black root might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss (19).There is some concern that people taking black root along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.
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Black root has stimulant laxative effects. In some people black root can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of black root.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Culver's Root Non-Alcohol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, black root can cause abdominal pain or cramps, changes in stool color or odor, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Hepatotoxicity has been reported after ingestion of large amounts (6002).
