Betony

Betony/Drug Interactions:

  • NoteNote: High quality studies are currently lacking in the available literature on the medicinal applications of betony, and the following interaction information is based on traditional use and expert opinion.
  • Antidiabetic agentsAntidiabetic agents: Betony may have hypoglycemic effects due to the alkaloid components (theoretical).
  • Anxiolytic agentsAnxiolytic agents: Based on an animal study, Stachys lavandulifolia has anxiolytic activity (9).
  • Antihypertensive drugsAntihypertensive drugs: Betony contains glycosides and may have hypotensive activity.

    • Betony/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • NoteNote: High quality studies are currently lacking in the available literature on the medicinal applications of betony, and the following interaction information is based on traditional use and expert opinion.
  • Anxiolytic agentsAnxiolytic agents: Based on an animal study, Stachys lavandulifolia has anxiolytic activity (9).
  • HypoglycemicsHypoglycemics: Betony may have hypoglycemic effects due to the alkaloid components (theoretical).
  • HypotensivesHypotensives: Betony contains glycosides and may have hypotensive activity.

    • Betony/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Betony/Lab Interactions:

  • Serum glucoseSerum glucose: Betony may have hypoglycemic effects due to the alkaloid components (theoretical).