BULBINE NATALENSIS: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Bulbine natalensis is a succulent plant that grows in parts of South Africa. The root, leaf, and stem are used as medicine.

Bulbine natalensis stem is taken by mouth to boost testosterone, increase muscle mass, to increase sexual stamina, as an aphrodisiac, and to improve fertility. The root is taken by mouth for vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, diabetes, and arthritis.

Bulbine natalensis leaf sap is applied to the skin for burns, rashes, itching, ringworm, cracked lips, and other skin wounds.

How does it work ?

Bulbine natalensis seems to increase testosterone and other hormones. This might improve sexual function and fertility in men. It might also increase muscle mass when used with resistance training.

Interactions ?

Moderate Interaction

Be cautious with this combination

Antibiotics (Macrolide antibiotics) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis can affect the heart. Some antibiotics might increase how much Bulbine natalensis the body absorbs. Taking Bulbine natalensis along with some antibiotics might increase the effects and side effects of Bulbine natalensis.
Some of these antibiotics, called macrolide antibiotics, include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin.
Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Taking antibiotics along with Bulbine natalensis might increase the chance of side effects from Bulbine natalensis.
Some antibiotics that interact with Bulbine natalensis include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin).
Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Digoxin (Lanoxin) helps the heart beat more strongly. Bulbine natalensis might also affect the heart. Taking Bulbine natalensis along with digoxin may increase the effects and the risk of side effects of digoxin.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis might slow blood clotting. Taking Bulbine natalensis along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, indomethacin (Indocin), ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Quinine interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis might affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine along with Bulbine natalensis might cause serious heart problems.
Stimulant laxatives interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis might affect the heart. The heart uses potassium. Laxatives called stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels might increase the chance of side effects from Bulbine natalensis.
Some stimulant laxatives include bisacodyl (Correctol, Dulcolax), cascara, castor oil (Purge), senna (Senokot), and others.
Testosterone interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis might increase the amount of testosterone in the body. Taking Bulbine natalensis along with testosterone might increase the risk of side effects from testosterone replacement therapy. These side effects include acne, headaches, weight gain, and growth of breasts in men.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS
Bulbine natalensis might affect the heart. "Water pills" can decrease potassium in the body. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects from Bulbine natalensis.
Some "water pills" that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.

View References

REFERENCES:

Afolayan AJ, Yakubu MT. Effect of Bulbine natalensis Baker Stem Extract on the Functional Indices and Histology of the Liver and Kidney of Male Wistar Rats. J Med Food. 2009;12(4):814-820. View abstract.

Coopoosamy RM. Traditional information and antibacterial activity of four Bulbine species (Wolf). African J Biotechnol. 2011;10(2):220-224.

Mbambo B, Odhav B, Mohanlall V. Antifungal activity of stigmasterol, sitosterol, and ergosterol from Bulbine natalensis Baker (Asphodelaceae). J Med Plants Res. 2012;6(38):5135-5141.

Mosa RA, Lazarus GG, Gwala PE, Oyedeji AO, Opoku AR. In Vitro Anti-platelet Aggregation, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity of Extracts of Some Zulu Medicinal Plants. J Nat Prod. 2011;4(2011):136-146.

Okem A, Southway C, Stirk WA, et al. Heavy metal contamination in South African medicinal plants: A cause for concern. South African J Bot. 2014;93(2014):125-130.

Yakubu MT, Afolayan AJ. Anabolic and androgenic activities of Bulbine natalensis stem in male Wistar rats. Pharm Biol. 2010;48(5):568-76. View abstract.

Yakubu MT, Afolayan AJ. Effect of aqueous extract of Bulbine natalensis (Baker) stem on the sexual behaviour of male rats. Int J Androl. 2009;32(6):629-36. View abstract.

Yakubu MT, Afolayan AJ. Effect of aqueous extract of Bulbine natalensis Baker stem on haematological and serum lipid profile of male Wistar rats. Indian J Exp Biol. 2009;47(4):283-8. View abstract.

Yakubu MT, Afolayan AJ. Reproductive toxicologic evaluations of Bulbine natalensis Baker stem extract in albino rats. Theriogenology. 2009;72(3):322-32. View abstract.

Yakubu MT, Mostafa M, Ashafa AO, Afolayan AJ. Antimicrobial activity of the solvent fractions from Bulbine natalensis Tuber. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2012;9(4):459-64. View abstract.

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BULBINE NATALENSIS - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Overview

How does it work ?

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

Side Effects

Special Precautions and Warnings

Interactions ?

Moderate Interaction

Antibiotics (Macrolide antibiotics) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Quinine interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Stimulant laxatives interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Testosterone interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with BULBINE NATALENSIS

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