Ballota nigra

Black horehound/Drug Interactions:

  • AntibioticsAntibiotics: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may have antibiotic effects (1).
  • Antilipemic agentsAntilipemic agents: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may inhibit LDL oxidation (4).
  • Dopamine agonistsDopamine agonists: Black horehound may decrease the efficacy of dopamine agonists.
  • SedativesSedatives: Based on pharmacologic action, black horehound may have neurosedative effects (3).

    • Black horehound/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • Antibiotic agentsAntibiotic agents: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may have antibiotic effects (1).
  • AntilipemicsAntilipemics: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may inhibit LDL oxidation (4).
  • Antioxidant agentsAntioxidant agents: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may have antioxidant effects (2).
  • Dopamine agonistsDopamine agonists: Black horehound may decrease the efficacy of dopamine agonists.
  • IronIron: When black horehound is taken internally, it may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals.
  • SedativesSedatives: Based on pharmacologic action, black horehound may have neurosedative effects (3).

    • Black horehound/Food Interactions:

  • Foods containing ironFoods containing iron: When black horehound is taken internally, it may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals.

    • Black horehound/Lab Interactions:

  • Iron levelsIron levels: When black horehound is taken internally, it may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals, possibly resulting in reduced iron levels.
  • Serum lipid levelsSerum lipid levels: Based on laboratory study, black horehound may inhibit LDL oxidation (4).