AboutDennis Leppanen Expertise I can answer most questions on herb usage and and am very familiar with (gras) herbs, generally recognized as safe. I am very knowlegible
in nutritional healing. I have extended education in detoxing the body and fasting for health. I believe in the Naturopathic belief, the body get sick in only two ways; either because it is too toxic, or it is malnurished. I grow, wildcraft, and make most of my herbal remedies.
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Question Hello, I am taking Pau d'arco for yeast infections. Does it make birth control ineffective? Also do these herbs make it ineffective? Or have any interactions with it?
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)(berry) 0 *
Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca)(leaves) 0 *
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)(leaves) 0 *
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)(root) 0 *
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus)(leaves) 0 *
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)(root) 0 *
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)(root) 0 *
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)(leaves)
Thanks
Alex
Answer Pau d'arco is fine, should not affect birth control.
Saw Palmetto - Fine.
Damiana - Fine. It does interfere with iron absorption.
Lemon Balm - Fine.
Dong Quai - This is a questionable one. Increases the effects of ovarian and testicular hormones. Used in the treatment of female problems such as hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and vaginal dryness. *It is one on the herbs contraindicated during pregnancy.
Blessed Thistle - Must be watched for toxic skin effects.
Dandelion Root - Fine.
Wild Yam - Used in premenstrual syndrome menopause-related symptoms. - Should be fine.
Motherwort - Another herb contraindicated during pregnancy. Questionable with birth control.
There you go Alex. The amount of each herb also makes a difference. Is this a formula?
