• SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Frangula purshianus; Rhamnus purshiana
  • INDICATIONS: Atonic constipation, dyspepsia, colitis, diverticulitis, dyspepsia, gallstones, gout, hemorrhoids, hypertension, indigestion, insomnia, jaundice, liver disease, nervous disorders, parasites, stomach disorders
  • SYNONYM: Rhamnaceae
  • CLASS: Stimulant laxative
  • HALF-LIFE: N/A
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Antiarrhythmics, Cardiac glycosides, Corticosteroids, Licorice, Thiazide diuretics

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

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