Primula officinalis

Cowslip/Drug Interactions:

  • AnticonvulsantsAnticonvulsants: Based on a laboratory study, ethanolic extracts of leaves of Primula elatior and Primula veris may have dose-dependent anticonvulsant effects (2).
  • Anti inflammatoriesAnti inflammatories: Cowslip may have anti-inflammatory effects.
  • AntispasmodicsAntispasmodics: According to secondary sources, cowslip has antispasmodic properties.
  • Heart rate regulating agentsHeart rate regulating agents: Based on a clinical trial, Cardiodoron (Primula officinalis blossom extract, Onopordon acanthium blossom extract, and Hyoscyamus niger herb extract) may affect heart rate (4).
  • HematologicsHematologics: Hemolytic activity by cowslip has been reported (5).

    • Cowslip/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AnticonvulsantsAnticonvulsants: Based on a laboratory study, ethanolic extracts of leaves of Primula elatior and Primula veris may have dose-dependent anticonvulsant effects (2).
  • Anti inflammatoriesAnti inflammatories: Cowslip may have anti-inflammatory effects.
  • AntispasmodicsAntispasmodics: According to secondary sources, cowslip has antispasmodic properties.
  • Cardioactive agentsCardioactive agents: Based on a clinical trial, Cardiodoron (Primula officinalis blossom extract, Onopordon acanthium blossom extract, and Hyoscyamus niger herb extract) may affect heart rate (4).
  • HematologicsHematologics: Hemolytic activity by cowslip has been reported (5).

    • Cowslip/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Cowslip/Lab Interactions:

  • Red blood cell count (RBC)Red blood cell count (RBC): Hemolytic activity by cowslip has been reported (5).