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(root)
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1000 mg |
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Dog Grass Root Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Dog Grass Root Powder. 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 UNSAFE ...when used orally or by inhalation. The safety of Calea zacatechichi has not been evaluated in clinical trials; however, it is illegal to use in certain jurisdictions due to hallucinogenic and hypnotic effects (23604).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable evidence; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Dog Grass Root Powder. 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, taking Calea zacatechichi with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Animal research shows that Calea zacatechichi lowers blood glucose levels (23603). Theoretically, combining Calea zacatechichi with antidiabetes drugs might result in additive effects.
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Theoretically, Calea zacatechichi might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
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Calea zacatechichi can cause CNS depression in animals and humans (23602).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Dog Grass Root Powder. 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 ...There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of Calea zacatechichi. Observations in healthy volunteers indicate that it is bitter tasting and may cause vomiting and somnolence.
Gastrointestinal ...Observations in healthy volunteers indicate that Calea zacatechichi is bitter tasting and can cause nausea, vomiting, and retching (23602).
Neurologic/CNS ...In healthy volunteers, a methanol extract of Calea zacatechichi produces somnolence with short periods of light sleep and decreases in deep slow-wave sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (23602).