Dear dani2000,
I have found the list of ingredients in the product "Femenique" and I
have searched background information on those substances, herbs and
drugs, with focus on dangers, warnings, possible side effects and
interactions. Here is the result of my research:
I. Trigonella
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Fenugreek
Other Names: Alhova, Bird's Foot, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Hu Lu Ba,
Methi, Trigonella foenum-graecum
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,552024|Trigonella,00.html
-- Be careful! --
Pregnant women should not take fenugreek by mouth. In animal studies,
fenugreek has caused contractions of uterine tissue. Such contractions
could result in a miscarriage if they happen during pregnancy. In
addition, fenugreek passes into the blood of developing babies. As a
result, the newborn infant may have a maple-sugar like smell,
especially in the urine. A similar smell is present when the infant
has a rare but serious metabolic disorder called Maple Syrup Urine
Disease (MSUD). The disease may be diagnosed incorrectly, if the smell
caused by fenugreek is mistaken for MSUD. For the same reason, women
who are breast-feeding also should not take fenugreek.
-- Precautions --
Individuals who have allergies to peanuts or soybeans may also be
allergic to fenugreek. They should avoid taking the oral forms of
fenugreek, applying it topically, and touching any part of the growing
or dried plant.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
It is possible that taking large amounts of fenugreek for very long
periods of time could result in hypoglycemia (blood sugar that is too
low). Signs that blood sugar may be too low include shakiness,
sweating, confusion, distorted speech, and loss of muscle control. If
not corrected, low blood sugar can lead to unconsciousness and even
death.
- Less Severe Side Effects -
Due to its effects on the gastrointestinal tract, most side effects
reported from using fenugreek orally are gastrointestinal in nature,
including diarrhea and gas.
Allergic reactions to topically applied fenugreek have been reported.
Fenugreek is a member of the same family of plants as peas, peanuts,
and soybeans. Individuals sensitive to one of those related plants may
also be sensitive to fenugreek. Some evidence suggests that frequent
applications of fenugreek to the same area of skin can eventually be
irritating.
Taking fenugreek by mouth may make the urine smell somewhat like maple
syrup. A relatively rare serious metabolic disorder also causes a
similar smell in the urine of affected individuals. Cases of
misdiagnosis have been reported in medical literature when small
children or pregnant women who took fenugreek had a maple sugar-like
smell in their urine.
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
Fenugreek contains small amounts of coumarins, chemicals that are used
in drugs to increase the time blood needs to clot. When very large
amounts of fenugreek are taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant
drugs, the effect of the drug may be increased, resulting in
uncontrolled bleeding.
Antiplatelets include: Plavix and Ticlid.
Anticoagulants include: heparin and warfarin.
Because it may have a lowering effect on blood sugar, fenugreek may
increase the effectiveness of medications used for the treatment of
diabetes. If you are taking medications for diabetes, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist before using fenugreek.
When mixed with water or other fluids, fenugreek forms a sticky,
slippery gel. In theory, taking fenugreek by mouth could block the
absorption of other drugs that are taken at the same time. If you take
fenugreek, do not take other drugs within 2 hours.
- Non-prescription Drugs -
Large amounts of fenugreek taken by mouth possibly may affect the
ability of blood to clot after an injury. Aspirin can also delay
clotting, so fenugreek should not be taken orally at the same time as
aspirin.
- Herbal Products -
Theoretically, if fenugreek is used with other herbs that affect blood
clotting, bleeding may occur. Some of the most common herbal products
that might inhibit blood clotting are:
* Danshen
* Devil?s Claw
* Garlic
* Ginger
* Ginkgo
* Ginseng
* Horse Chestnut
* Papain
* Red Clover
* Saw Palmetto
II. Serenoa repens
-- General Informarion --
Scientific Name: Saw Palmetto
Other Names: Cabbage Palm, Fan Palm, Sabal, Sabal serrulata, Scrub Palm, Serenoa
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4066|Serenoa%2Brepens,00.html
Combination products that contain saw palmetto with other herbal or
nutritional supplements are common. The FDA has warned against the use
of specific combination products, however, because some of them may
contain an ingredient that could affect bleeding. Check with a doctor
before starting to take any product that contains saw palmetto.
-- Be careful! --
Because saw palmetto contains plant sterols with hormonal effects,
pregnant women and women who are breast-feeding should not use it.
Women with hormone-dependent breast cancer should also avoid taking
it.
Due to its potential hormonal effects, saw palmetto should not be
taken by children.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
One case of non-viral hepatitis has been reported in a man using a
combination product that contained saw palmetto. The exact cause of
the hepatitis was not identified conclusively, however.
A case report of impotence also seems to be associated with taking saw
palmetto, but the incidence of impotence among participants in
clinical studies was similar for both saw palmetto and placebo.
- Less Severe Side Effects -
People taking saw palmetto in clinical studies have reported:
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Nausea
* Upset stomach
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
In studies and case reports, saw palmetto has been shown to increase
the time blood needs to clot. When it is taken with an antiplatelet or
an anticoagulant drug, the effect of the drug may be increased,
resulting in uncontrolled bleeding.
Some antiplatelet drugs are: Plavix and Ticlid
Anticoagulants include heparin and warfarin (Coumadin)
Because it has hormonal activity, saw palmetto may interfere with the
effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.
- Non-prescription Drugs -
Saw palmetto can affect the ability of blood to clot after an injury.
Aspirin can also delay clotting, so saw palmetto should not be taken
at the same time aspirin is being taken.
- Herbal Products -
If saw palmetto is used with other herbs that affect blood clotting,
bleeding may occur. If you take any other herbal product, check with
your pharmacist to see if it might affect blood clotting. Some of the
most common herbal products that might inhibit blood clotting are:
* Danshen
* Devil?s Claw
* Garlic
* Ginger
* Ginkgo
* Ginseng
* Horse Chestnut
* Papain
* Red Clover
- Foods -
No interactions between saw palmetto and foods have been reported.
III. Foeniculum vulgare
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Fennel Seed
Pharmacopeial Name: Foeniculi fructus
Other Names: bitter fennel, common fennel, Bitterfenchel, fruit de
fenouil, aneth doux
Detailed descriptons:
http://www.herbalgram.org/iherb/expandedcommissione/he034.asp
http://www.healthyroads.com/mylibrary/data/altcaredex/htm/ame0227.asp
http://www.theherbindex.com/HerbIndex/Supplements/Herbs/fennel.htm
-- Possible Side Effects --
Throwing up and upset stomach, rare allergic skin or respiratory tract
reactions have been reported. Given a potential estrogenic effect,
avoid during pregnancy.
-- Possible Interactions --
None known.
IV. L-Tyrosine
-- General Information --
Trade Names: Rxosine (Tyson Neutraceuticals), Free-Form L-Tyrosine
(Solaray), Tyrosine Power (Nature's Herbs).
Detailed description:
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/lty_0256.shtml
L-tyrosine is a protein amino acid. It is classified as a
conditionally essential amino acid.
-- Be careful! --
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid supplementation with
L-tyrosine. Persons with hypertension should exercise caution in the
use of L-tyrosine. Also, persons with melanoma should avoid L-tyrosine
supplements.
-- Possible Side Effects --
L-tyrosine is generally well tolerated. There are some reports of
those taking supplemental L-tyrosine experiencing insomnia and
nervousness.
-- Possible Interactions --
Non-selective MAO inhibitors: including phenelzine sulfate,
tranylcypromine sulfate and pargyline HC1 - Concomitant use of
L-tyrosine and non-selective MAO inhibitors may cause hypertension.
V. Dioscorea villosa
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Wild Yam
Other Names: Barbasco, Colic Root, Yuma, Dioscorea species
Detailed descriptions:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,552735|Dioscorea%2Bspecies,00.html
http://herbsforhealth.about.com/cs/herbfaqs/p/pfwildyam.htm
-- Be careful! --
Wild yam contains dioscorin, a substance that can be toxic, it is
particularly important to stay within the recommended dosages.
Women with hormone-dependent conditions such as endometriosis, uterine
fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus should not
take or use wild yam due to its possible estrogenic effects. Men with
prostate cancer should also avoid taking wild yam.
Pregnant women should not take wild yam because it may stimulate the
uterus to contract, possibly causing a miscarriage.
-- Possible Side Effects --
An animal study indicated that the active component of wild yam,
diosgenin, may interact with estradiol, a hormone that occurs
naturally in the body and that is also used in some birth control
medications and certain hormone replacement therapies. In general, few
side effects have been attributed to taking or applying wild yam
products. Occasional cases of diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting have been
reported - especially when large doses were taken by mouth.
- Precautions -
Because very little information is available on how wild yam might
affect an infant or a small child, its use is not recommended while
breast-feeding or during early childhood.
-- Possible Interactions --
Chemicals in wild yam may act like estrogen in the body. When it is
taken at the same time as estrogen replacement therapy or oral
contraceptives, wild yam may interfere with the way the body uses the
estrogen. As a result, estrogens or oral contraceptives may not be as
effective, some women may experience increased side effects, and the
risk of an unintended pregnancy may be slightly higher.
VI. Kucus vesiculosus
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Bladderwrack
Other Names: Kelp, Black-tang, Cutweed, Kelpware, Quercus marina, Seawrack
Detailed description:
http://www.healthyroads.com/mylibrary/data/pdr/htm/100330.asp?HP=&
Because the amount of iodine in the plant is highly variable, its use
is no longer recommended.
-- Be careful! --
High dosages of iodide (over 150 micrograms per day) can induce or
worsen an overactive thyroid. Allergic reactions are also a
possibility.
- Overdosage -
Warning signs of excessive thyroid stimulation include thyroid
enlargement, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, nervousness, agitation,
increased sweating, fatigue, weakness, insomnia, increased appetite,
and weight loss.
-- Possible Interactions --
No interactions have been reported.
VII. Turnera diffusa
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Damiana
Other Names: Herba de la pastora, Mexican damiana, Mizibcoc, Old woman's broom
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4097|Turnera%20diffusa%20,00.html
In studies of laboratory animals, damiana has shown unpredictable
effects on blood sugar levels. In one study, a damiana extract
appeared to decrease blood sugar in animals with diabetes. Conversely,
later studies showed no effect. In addition, earlier studies
associated weight loss with using damiana. Both of these potential
uses of damiana need further research before they can be recommended
for use.
-- Be careful! --
- Precautions -
In animal studies, damiana may have affected blood sugar levels.
Individuals who have diabetes may want to avoid using it.
Very little information is available on how damiana might affect a
developing fetus, an infant, or a small child. Therefore, its use is
not recommended during pregnancy, while breast-feeding, or during
early childhood.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
In one reported case, ingesting a single dose of 200,000 mg (200 grams
or about 7 ounces) of damiana resulted in seizures.
- Less Severe Side Effects -
Using damiana has been associated with headaches and insomnia.
-- Possible Interactions --
Taking damiana may interfere with insulin and oral drugs for diabetes, such as:
Actos
* Amaryl
* Avandia
* glipizide (Glucotrol XL)
* glyburide (Glynase)
* Glyset
* metformin (Glucophage)
* Prandin
* Precose
Because damiana may decrease blood sugar levels, taking it with other
blood sugar-lowering herbal products may result in hypoglycemia -
blood sugar that is too low. Herbals that may reduce blood sugar
include:
* Eleuthero
* Fenugreek
* Ginger (in high amounts)
* Kudzu
* Panax ginseng
VIII. Angelica sinensis
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Dong Quai
Other Names: Angelica polymorpha, Chinese Angelica, Danggui, Tang-Kuei
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4039|Angelica%20sinensis,00.html
-- Be careful! --
Whether dong quai contains estrogenic components is uncertain. Long
believed to contain female hormones, dong quai is now thought to work
in non-hormonal ways. Women with conditions such as endometriosis,
uterine fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus are
still advised not to take dong quai due to possible negative effects.
Men with prostate cancer should also avoid taking dong quai.
In several studies of laboratory animals, varying amounts of dong quai
caused unpredictable contraction or relaxation of the uterus which
could result in miscarriage. Although no reports of miscarriage in
humans have been published, pregnant women should not use dong quai.
- Precautions -
Very little information is available on how dong quai might affect an
infant or a small child. Therefore, its use is not recommended during
breast-feeding or early childhood.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
Several of the chemicals found in dong quai have been shown to cause
cancer in laboratory animals when given in very large amounts for long
periods of time. No evidence from human studies documents this risk,
however.
- Less Severe Side Effects -
Dong quai can make unprotected skin more sensitive to sunlight or
artificial light such as tanning parlors. If you use dong quai, be
sure to use sunscreen, as well.
One case has been reported of temporary breast enlargement in a man
who took a combination product that contained dong quai. The exact
cause of this breast enlargement is not known, however it is thought
to have been due to contamination in the product being used.
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
Dong quai and herbal combination products that include it may contain
chemicals called coumarins, which may increase the time blood needs to
clot. When dong quai is taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant
drugs, which also lengthen bleeding time, the effect of the drug may
be increased. Uncontrolled bleeding may result.
Antiplatelets include Plavix and Ticlid.
Anticoagulants include heparin and warfarin.
- Non-prescription Drugs -
Dong quai affects the ability of blood to clot after an injury.
Aspirin can also delay clotting, so dong quai should not be taken at
the same time as aspirin.
- Herbal Products -
Theoretically, if dong quai is used with other herbs that affect blood
clotting, bleeding may occur. Some of the most common herbal products
that might inhibit blood clotting include:
* Danshen
* Devil?s Claw
* Eleuthero
* Garlic
* Ginger (in large amounts)
* Ginkgo
* Horse Chestnut
* Panax Ginseng
* Papain
* Red Clover
* Saw Palmetto
IX. Leonurus cardiaca
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Motherwort
Other Names: Lion?s Ear, Lion?s Tail, Throw-wort
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4127|Leonurus%20cardiaca,00.html
-- Be careful! --
Due to its actions on the uterus, motherwort could cause a
miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid taking it.
Motherwort may reduce levels of thyroid hormone in individuals with
overactive thyroid glands. Individuals who have thyroid conditions
(low or high thyroid levels, Grave?s disease, Hashimoto?s
thyrotoxicosis, and others) should not take motherwort because it may
interfere with treatment.
- Precautions -
Not enough is known about how motherwort might affect an infant to
recommend its use while breast-feeding.
-- Possible Side Effects --
Motherwort may cause drowsiness. In single doses of 3,000 mg (3 grams)
or more, it may cause diarrhea and stomach irritation.
Taking motherwort has increased sensitivity to natural and artificial
sunlight for some individuals. Sunscreen should be used while
motherwort is taken.
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
When motherwort is used with prescription drugs that promote
sleepiness, the effects of the drug may be exaggerated, resulting in
sedation or mental impairment. Prescription drugs that can cause
sleepiness include:
Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and valproic acid
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and diazepam
Drugs for insomnia such as zaleplon and zolpidem
Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, doxepin
and nortriptyline
Motherwort has an effect on the heart that is similar to the effect of
digoxin, a drug used to increase the force of heartbeats and decrease
the rate of heartbeats. If motherwort and digoxin are taken together,
heartbeats may become too forceful or too slow, possibly causing
dangerous changes in heart rhythm.
- Non-prescription Drugs -
The sleep-producing effects of over-the-counter products containing
diphenhydramine can be enhanced by taking motherwort at the same time.
Diphenhydramine is contained in many non-prescription sleeping pills
as well as in some cough and cold products, therefore caution should
be used when taking these medications with motherwort because
excessive drowsiness may result.
- Herbal Products -
Motherwort may cause excessive sedation if it is taken with other
potentially sedating herbs such as:
* catnip
* hops
* kava-kava
* St. John's wort
* valerian
If motherwort is taken at the same time as other herbs that also
affect the heart, potentially dangerous changes in heart function may
result. Some herbal products with heart effects are:
* European mistletoe
* ginger (in large doses)
* hawthorn
* mate
* Panax ginseng
* pleurisy root
* squill
- Foods -
No interactions between motherwort and foods have been reported, but
drinking alcohol at the same time as using motherwort by mouth may
result in increased drowsiness.
X. Cimicifuga racemosa
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Black Cohosh
Other Names: Black cohosh
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4079|Cimicifuga%20racemosa,00.html
Sometimes, black cohosh is used by midwives to start labor in women
about to give birth. However, it should never be used by a pregnant
woman without the supervision of a trained healthcare provider.
-- Be careful! --
Pregnant women should not take black cohosh because it may stimulate
the uterus to contract and possibly cause a miscarriage.
Women with hormone-dependent conditions such as endometriosis, uterine
fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus should not
take black cohosh due to its possible estrogenic effects.
Men with prostate cancer should also avoid taking black cohosh.
- Precautions -
Not enough is known about black cohosh to recommend it for use while a
woman is breast-feeding an infant.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
Large doses of black cohosh may result in:
* Seizures
* Slow heartbeat
* Vision changes
- Less Serious Side Effects -
Side effects that have been reported from taking black cohosh include:
* Cramps
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Nausea
* Sweating
* Upset Stomach
* Vomiting
* Weight gain
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
Chemicals in black cohosh act like estrogen in the body. When it is
taken at the same time as estrogen replacement therapy or oral
contraceptives, black cohosh may interfere with the way the body uses
the estrogen. As a result, estrogens or oral contraceptives may not be
as effective, some women may experience increased side effects, and
the risk of anunintended pregnancy may be slightly higher.
No interactions have been reported between black cohosh and
non-prescription drugs, other herbal supplements, or foods. However,
because few reliable studies of black cohosh have been conducted, its
possible interactions with drugs, foods, and other dietary supplements
are not understood completely. Be sure that your doctor and pharmacist
are aware of all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you
take before you begin to use black cohosh or any other herbal
supplement.
XI. Avena Sativa
Common Names: Oats, Oat Straw
Detailed descriptions:
http://www.vitaminevi.com/Herb/Oats.htm
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10150,00.html
-- Be careful! --
Persons with celiac disease should avoid ingesting oats or oat straw
preparations; they contain gluten.
-- Possible Side Effects --
Some people may have allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis) to oat flour.
-- Possible Interactions --
There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with oat straw.
XII. Carbenia Benedicta
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Blessed thistle
Other Names: Bitter Thistle, Cardo Santo, Cnicus benedictus, Holy
Ghost Herb, Spotted Thistle, St. Benedict?s Thistle
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4081|Carbenia%20Benedicta,00.html
-- Be careful! --
When taken by mouth, blessed thistle can irritate the lining of the
gastrointestinal tract. For most individuals, this irritation is
minor. However, it can worsen ulcers and inflammatory bowel conditions
such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Therefore
individuals who have ulcers or inflammatory bowel conditions should
not use blessed thistle.
- Precautions -
Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should avoid taking blessed
thistle because not enough is known about how it might affect
developing babies or infants.
-- Possible Side Effects --
- Major Side Effects -
Blessed thistle in oral doses of 5,000 mg (5 grams) or more has been
reported to cause vomiting.
- Less Severe Side Effects -
Blessed thistle belongs to the same family of plants that also
includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and ragweed. Individuals who are
sensitive to any of these types of plants may also be sensitive to
blessed thistle.
-- Possible Interactions --
If blessed thistle is taken by mouth, it may increase the production
of stomach acid, potentially interfering with Histamine-2 (H-2)
receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors.
-H-2 receptor blockers include:
* cimetidine (Tagamet)
* famotidine (Pepcid)
* nizatidine (Axid)
* ranitidine (Zantac)
-Proton pump inhibitors include:
* esomeprazole (Nexium)
* lansoprazole (Prevacid)
* omeprazole (Prilosec)
* pantoprazole (Protonix)
- Non-prescription Drugs -
Blessed thistle may possibly increase the production of acid in the
stomach, thereby interfering with the effectiveness of antacids and
over-the-counter medications such as Pepcid AC and Zantac AR.
No interactions have been reported between blessed thistle and other
herbal products or foods.
XIII. Humulus lupulus
-- General Information --
Scientific Name: Hops
Other Names: Houblon, Lupulin
Detailed description:
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,552654|Humulus%20lupulus,00.html
-- Be careful! --
- Precautions -
Very little information is available on how hops might affect a
developing fetus, an infant, or a small child. Therefore, its
supplemental use is not recommended during pregnancy, while
breast-feeding, or during early childhood.
Individuals who have major depression are advised to avoid taking hops
due to case reports of worsened depression symptoms in some
individuals who took hops as a supplement.
-- Possible Side Effects --
Because hops can cause drowsiness, individuals who need to drive or
perform other tasks that require alertness should use it cautiously.
Allergies to hops pollen or plants may occur among individuals -
including brewers -- who work with fresh or dried hops.
-- Possible Interactions --
- Prescription Drugs -
When hops is used with prescription drugs that promote sleepiness, the
effects of the drug may be exaggerated, resulting in sedation or
mental impairment. Prescription drugs that can cause sleepiness
include:
* Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and valproic acid
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
* Benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and diazepam
* Drugs for insomnia such as zaleplon and zolpidem
* Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, doxepin
and nortriptyline
Because it may affect certain enzymes in the liver, hops may possibly
interfere with the use of prescription drugs that are processed by the
same enzymes. Some of these drugs include:
* Allergy drugs like fexofenadine (Allegra) >LI>Antifungal drugs like
itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral)
* Cancer drugs like etoposide, paclitaxel, vinblastine, or vincristine
* Drugs for high cholesterol such as lovastatin
* Oral contraceptives
- Non-prescription Drugs -
The sleep-producing effects of over-the-counter products containing
diphenhydramine may be enhanced by taking hops at the same time.
Diphenhydramine is contained in many non-prescription sleeping pills
as well as in some cough and cold products; therefore caution should
be used when taking these medications with hops because excessive
drowsiness may result.
- Herbal Products -
Hops may cause excessive sedation if it is taken with other
potentially sedating herbs such as:
* Catnip
* Kava-kava
* St. John's wort
* Valerian
- Foods -
No interactions between hops and foods have been reported, but
drinking alcohol at the same time as using hops by mouth may result in
increased drowsiness.
Notes:
- The name of ingredient No. XII, "Carbenia Benedicta", is erroneously
given as "carduus benedictus" on the Femenique website; however, a
such name does not exist. The correct name of the Blessed Thistle is
indeed Carbenia Benedicta.
Sources:
Femenique: Active Ingredients
http://femenique.com/supp.htm?
Drug Digest Database
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home/AllAboutDrugs
Healthyroads Database
http://www.healthyroads.com/MyLibrary/Default.asp?bhcp=1
InterHerb: The Herb Index
http://www.theherbindex.com/HerbIndex/Supplements/Herbs/index.htm
About.com: Herbs for Health
http://herbsforhealth.about.com/
WholeHealthMd.com: Supplements Database
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/items_index/1,1538,HS,00.html
Vitamin Evi: Herbs Database
http://www.vitaminevi.com/Index/Herb_Index-F.htm
PDR Health: Drug Information
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/index.html
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"L-Tyrosine" "amino acid" interactions
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