American valerian

Lady's slipper/Drug Interactions:

  • Antimalarials/quinineAntimalarials/quinine: Ladies slipper contains quinines, which may have an additive effect when taken concomitantly with other quinine-containing products (1).
  • Cardiac glycosides, digoxinCardiac glycosides, digoxin: Lady's slipper is thought to contain tannins, glycosides, resins, and quinines (1).
  • SedativesSedatives: Based on traditional use, lady's slipper may have additive effects when used with other sedatives.

    • Lady's slipper/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • Cardiac glycosidesCardiac glycosides: Lady's slipper is thought to contain tannins, glycosides, resins, and quinines (1).
  • Quinine-containing herb and supplementsQuinine-containing herb and supplements: Ladies slipper contains quinines, which may have an additive effect with other quinine containing herbs (1).
  • SedativesSedatives: Based on traditional use, lady's slipper may have additive effects when used with other sedatives.
  • TanninsTannins: Based on unsubstantiated reports, lady's slipper contains tannins and may interact with other tannin-containing herbs.

    • Lady's slipper/Food/Drink Interactions:

  • TanninsTannins: Based on unsubstantiated reports, lady's slipper contains tannins and may have additive effects when ingested with wine or other products including tannins.
  • QuinineQuinine: Ladies slipper contains quinines, which may have an additive effect with other quinine containing products like tonic water (1).

    • Lady's slipper/Lab Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.