Codonopsis

Codonopsis/Drug Interactions:

  • Anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs: In humans, codonopsis has been observed to inhibit platelet aggregation (12).
  • Fertility agentsFertility agents: Codonopsis has exhibited anti-fertility activity in rats (13).
  • Gastric reflux medicationsGastric reflux medications: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula may reduce gastric acid-pepsin secretion (14).
  • Gastric acid reducing drugs/antacidsGastric acid reducing drugs/antacids: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula may reduce gastric acid-pepsin secretion (14).
  • Laxatives/stool softenersLaxatives/stool softeners: Traditionally, codonopsis is used to promote digestion and cleanse the intestinal tract.
  • Oral medicationOral medication: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula extract may inhibit gastrointestinal movement (14).

    • Codonopsis/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • Antacid herbsAntacid herbs: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula may reduce gastric acid-pepsin secretion (14).
  • Anticoagulant/antiplatelet herbs and supplementsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet herbs and supplements: In humans, codonopsis has been observed to inhibit platelet aggregation (12).
  • Fertility herbs and supplementsFertility herbs and supplements: Codonopsis has exhibited anti-fertility activity in rats (13).
  • Laxative herbs and supplementsLaxative herbs and supplements: Traditionally, codonopsis is used to promote digestion and cleanse the intestinal tract.
  • Oral herbs and supplementsOral herbs and supplements: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula extract may inhibit gastrointestinal movement (14).

    • Codonopsis/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Codonopsis/Lab Interactions:

  • Coagulation panelCoagulation panel: Based on human study, codonopsis may inhibit platelet aggregation (12).
  • Serum levels of oral agentsSerum levels of oral agents: Based on animal study, Codonopsis pilosula extract may inhibit gastrointestinal movement (14).