Hercules club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) is a plant. The bark and berry are sometimes used to make medicine.
Hercules club is used for blood circulation problems, inflammatory conditions, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for HERCULES CLUB overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Hercules club is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Hercules club is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy: It's likely unsafe to use Hercules club when pregnant. It might start your menstrual period and that could harm the pregnancy. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding: It's possibly unsafe to use Hercules club when breast-feeding. It might cause colic in a nursing infant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
Antacids interacts with HERCULES CLUB
Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Hercules club can increase stomach acid. Taking Hercules club might decrease the effects of antacids.
Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-blockers) interacts with HERCULES CLUB
H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Hercules club can increase stomach acid. Taking Hercules club might decrease the effects of H2-blockers. Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).
Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with HERCULES CLUB
Proton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Hercules club can increase stomach acid. Taking Hercules club might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors. Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Hercules club might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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