Overview
Black root is used for ongoing constipation and disorders of the liver and gallbladder. It is also used to cause vomiting.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Constipation.
- Liver problems.
- Gallbladder problems.
- Causing vomiting.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
However, there have been reports of stomach pain or cramps, changes in stool color or odor, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting after taking black root. Large doses have been linked to reports of liver damage.
Special Precautions and Warnings
However, there have been reports of stomach pain or cramps, changes in stool color or odor, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting after taking black root. Large doses have been linked to reports of liver damage. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It might be UNSAFE to take the fresh root by mouth. There is a concern that it might cause miscarriages and birth defects, but this hasn’t been proven so far. Stay safe and don’t take black root if you are pregnant.
It’s also best to avoid black root if you are breast-feeding. Not enough is known about how it might affect the nursing infant.
Gallbladder problems such as gallstones or a blocked bile duct: Don’t take black root if you have gallbladder problems. It might make your condition worse.
Inflammation of the stomach or intestines, such as colitis or Crohn's disease: Black root can irritate the digestive tract, cause vomiting, and act like a laxative. All of these effects might be harmful if you have colitis, Crohn’s disease, or a similar condition. Don’t take black root if you have one of these disorders.
Hemorrhoids: Don’t use black root if you have hemorrhoids. It can act like a laxative and make hemorrhoids more bothersome.
Menstruation: Don’t take black root if you are having your period. It can act like a laxative and add to discomfort.
Interactions
Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with BLACK ROOT
Black root is high in fiber. Fiber can decrease the absorption and decrease the effectiveness of digoxin (Lanoxin). As a general rule, any medications taken by mouth should be taken one hour before or four hours after black root to prevent this interaction.
Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with BLACK ROOT
Black root can work as a laxative. In some people black root can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. If you take warfarin do not to take excessive amounts of black root.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with BLACK ROOT
Black root is a laxative. Some laxatives can decrease potassium in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking black root along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Some "water pills" that can decrease potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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