Balm of Gilead

Populus/Drug Interactions:

  • AntibioticsAntibiotics: Based on an in vitro study, extracts from aspen bark (Populus tremula L.) may have antibiotic effects (1).
  • Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAnticoagulants and antiplatelets: Based on an in vitro study, the water extract of Populus sieboldii Miquel may inhibit arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation (2).
  • Anti inflammatoriesAnti inflammatories: Populus tremula contains salicylates, and thus may have anti-inflammatory properties (10).

    • Populus/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AntibacterialsAntibacterials: Based on an in vitro study, extracts from aspen bark (Populus tremula L.) may have antibacterial effects (1).
  • Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAnticoagulants and antiplatelets: Based on an in vitro study, the water extract of Populus sieboldii Miquel may inhibit arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation (2).
  • Anti inflammatory agentsAnti inflammatory agents: Populus tremula contains salicylates, and thus may have anti-inflammatory properties (10).

    • Populus/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Populus/Lab Interactions:

  • Bacterial culturesBacterial cultures: Based on an in vitro study, extracts from aspen bark (Populus tremula L.) may have antibacterial effects (1).
  • Coagulation panelCoagulation panel: Based on an in vitro study, the water extract of Populus sieboldii Miquel may inhibit arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation (2).