Each capsule contains: Ballota Nigra L. (lamiaceae) 1000 mg. Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product West Coast Naturals Black Horehound 1000 mg Capsules. 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 horehound.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product West Coast Naturals Black Horehound 1000 mg Capsules. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when the above ground parts are used orally and appropriately in medicinal amounts (12). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of topical or rectal use of black horehound.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally; black horehound may affect the menstrual cycle (4).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of black horehound used topically or rectally during pregnancy.
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product West Coast Naturals Black Horehound 1000 mg Capsules. 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, black horehound might have additive effects when used with dopamine agonists. Some constituents of black horehound bind to dopamine D2 receptors in vitro (5880); however, this has not yet been reported in humans. Some dopamine agonists include bromocriptine (Parlodel), levodopa (Dopar, component of Sinemet), pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), and others.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product West Coast Naturals Black Horehound 1000 mg Capsules. 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 ...No adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
