What is Acerola?
Acerola is believed to have originated in the Yucatan. It is distributed from South Texas to northern South America and through the Caribbean. Acerola juice is a rich source of vitamin C and has been used as a supplement for both adults and infants. Malpighia punicifolia L . has also been shown to be a source of beta-carotene.
Side Effects
Sedation, possible life-threatening respiratory depression, decrease blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, irritation of mucous and serous membranes, kidney
lesions, lower blood sugar levels, (in patients with type 2 diabetes), stimulate thyroid function and increase T4 levels, decreased serum FSH and testosterone levels, increase platelet count, immunomodulatory effects, anti-inflammatory effects.
Reactions / Interactions
Amphetamines, barbiturates, ethanol, blood-thinners like warfarin (like Coumadin®), diabetic drugs, blood pressure lowering drugs, cholinesterase inhibiting drugs like donepezil (like Aricept®), rivastigmine (like Exelon®), galantamine (like Reminyl®), tacrine (like Cognex®), neostigmine (like Prostigmin®), edrophonium chloride (like Tensilon®) and pyridostigmine bromide, paclitaxel, sedatives, hypnotics, central nervous system depressants, drugs for thyroid disease/disorders, 5-HTP, arginine...
What is Acerola?
Acerola is believed to have originated in the Yucatan. It is distributed from South Texas to northern South America and through the Caribbean. Acerola juice is a rich source of vitamin C and has been used as a supplement for both adults and infants. Malpighia punicifolia L. has also been shown to be a source of beta-carotene.
Side Effects
Sedation, possible life-threatening respiratory depression, decrease blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, irritation of mucous and serous membranes, kidney
lesions, lower blood sugar levels, (in patients with type 2 diabetes), stimulate thyroid function and increase T4 levels, decreased serum FSH and testosterone levels, increase platelet count, immunomodulatory effects, anti-inflammatory effects.
Reactions / Interactions
Amphetamines, barbiturates, ethanol, blood-thinners like warfarin (like Coumadin®), diabetic drugs, blood pressure lowering drugs, cholinesterase inhibiting drugs like donepezil (like Aricept®), rivastigmine (like Exelon®), galantamine (like Reminyl®), tacrine (like Cognex®), neostigmine (like Prostigmin®), edrophonium chloride (like Tensilon®) and pyridostigmine bromide, paclitaxel, sedatives, hypnotics, central nervous system depressants, drugs for thyroid disease/disorders, 5-HTP, arginine, ornithine,
finasteride (like Proscar®), and other herbs or supplements with similar effects.
Safety
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to ashwagandha products or any of their ingredients. Dermatitis (allergic skin rash) was reported in three of 42 patients in one ashwagandha trial.
There are few reports of adverse effects associated with ashwagandha, but there are few human trials using ashwagandha, and most do not report the doses or standardization/preparation used.
Avoid with peptic ulcer disease. Ashwagandha may have cause abortions based on anecdotal reports. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage
Tablets may be standardized to 4.5mg with anolides.
Adults (18 years and older)
Capsules: 1-6g daily of the whole herb has been used in capsule form.
Powder: 3g of powder taken twice times daily in boiled, warm milk has been used.
Tea/infusion: A tea has been made by simmering/boiling one part root in 10 parts water for 15-30 minutes and taken twice daily in the amount of 1/2 to 1 ounce at a time. 1-6g daily of the whole herb in tea form has been used.
Tincture/fluid extract: 2-4mL of tinctures or fluid extracts has been taken three times daily. May contain high concentrations of alcohol.
Milk decoction: 5tsp of dried herb in 1 cup boiling liquid, taken as 2-3 cups per day with raw sugar or honey, has been used.
Multi-herb formulas: 3-12g has been used in combination with other herbs.
Children (18 years and younger)
Children 8-12 years-old have been given 2g daily in milk for 60 days with no toxicity.
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