Shepherd's purse

Shepherd's purse/Drug Interactions:

  • AbortifacientsAbortifacients: Based on experimental studies, shepherd's purse may enhance uterine tone (16). Based on traditional use, shepherd's purse may have abortifacient and emmenagogue effects.
  • AndrogensAndrogens: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have androgenic activity.
  • AntiandrogensAntiandrogens: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have androgenic activity.
  • AntibioticsAntibiotics: Based on experimental studies, extract of shepherd's purse may have high potency against bacteria (9).
  • AntifungalsAntifungals: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have high potency against yeasts (9).
  • AntihypertensivesAntihypertensives: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may increase or decrease blood pressure.
  • Anti inflammatory agentsAnti inflammatory agents: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have anti-inflammatory effects (8).
  • Antineoplastic agentsAntineoplastic agents: Based on animal studies, shepherd's purse may have inhibitory effects on hepatocarcinogenesis (12; 18; 13) and the growth of tumors (18; 13).
  • Antithyroid agentsAntithyroid agents: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may interfere with thyroid mediations.
  • Antiulcer agentsAntiulcer agents: Extracts of shepherd's purse may have antiulcer effects (8).
  • Cardiovascular agentsCardiovascular agents: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may potentate the effects of cardioactive drugs.
  • DiureticsDiuretics: Extracts of shepherd's purse may have diuretic effects (8).
  • Hypertensive drugsHypertensive drugs: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may increase or decrease blood pressure.
  • InotropesInotropes: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have chronotropic effects.
  • Pigmentation agentsPigmentation agents: Based on in vitro studies, shepherd's purse may inhibit melanin synthesis in studies (15).
  • SedativesSedatives: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have sedative effects.
  • SteroidsSteroids: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have steroidal effects.
  • Thyroid hormonesThyroid hormones: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may interfere with thyroid mediations.

    • Shepherd's purse/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AbortifacientsAbortifacients: Based on experimental studies, shepherd's purse may enhance uterine tone (16). Based on traditional use, shepherd's purse may have abortifacient and emmenagogue effects.
  • AndrogensAndrogens: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have androgenic activity.
  • AntiandrogensAntiandrogens: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have androgenic activity.
  • AntibacterialsAntibacterials: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have high potency against bacteria (9).
  • AntifungalsAntifungals: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have high potency against yeasts (9).
  • Anti inflammatory herbsAnti inflammatory herbs: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have anti-inflammatory effects (8).
  • AntineoplasticsAntineoplastics: Based on animal studies, shepherd's purse may have inhibitory effects on hepatocarcinogenesis (12; 18; 13) and the growth of tumors (18; 13).
  • Antiulcer herbs and supplementsAntiulcer herbs and supplements: Extracts of shepherd's purse may have antiulcer effects (8).
  • Cardioactive herbsCardioactive herbs: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may potentate the effects of cardioactive drugs.
  • Chronotropic herbsChronotropic herbs: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have chronotropic effects.
  • DiureticsDiuretics: Extracts of shepherd's purse may have diuretic effects (8).
  • HypertensivesHypertensives: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may increase or decrease blood pressure.
  • HypotensivesHypotensives: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may increase or decrease blood pressure.
  • PhotosensitizersPhotosensitizers: Based on in vitro studies, shepherd's purse may inhibit melanin synthesis in studies (15).
  • SedativesSedatives: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have sedative effects.
  • SteroidsSteroids: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may have steroidal effects.
  • Thyroid agentsThyroid agents: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may interfere with thyroid agents.

    • Shepherd's purse/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Shepherd's purse/Lab Interactions:

  • Culture and sensitivityCulture and sensitivity: Based on experimental studies, extracts of shepherd's purse may have high potency against bacteria and yeast (9).
  • Thyroid hormone levelsThyroid hormone levels: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may interfere with thyroid agents and cause abnormal thyroid hormone levels.
  • Vital signsVital signs: According to secondary sources, shepherd's purse may increase or decrease blood pressure, and it may also have chronotropic effects.