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What is a Magnesium Test?

You might have trouble absorbing magnesium from food if you drink too much alcohol, have kidney problems, take certain medicines, or have celiac di...

Why Do I Need a Calcium Blood Test?

Some medications can affect the results of your calcium blood test. Your doctor will send your blood sample to a lab for testing. Talk to your doct...

CATNIP - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Catnip might have an effect like a water pill or 'diuretic.' Taking catnip might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. Taking catnip alon...

CITRONELLA OIL - Uses, Side Effects, and More

SHEPHERD'S PURSE - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Taking shepherd's purse along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.

BIRCH - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Birch seems to work like 'water pills' by causing the body to lose water.

LORENZO'S OIL - Uses, Side Effects, and More

WINTER SAVORY - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Winter savory might have an effect like a water pill or 'diuretic.' Taking winter savory might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium.

COWSLIP - Uses, Side Effects, and More

IPECAC - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Activated charcoal can bind up syrup of ipecac in the stomach.

SNAKE SKIN - Uses, Side Effects, and More

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WHITE SANDALWOOD - Uses, Side Effects, and More

White sandalwood might have an effect like a water pill or 'diuretic.' Taking white sandalwood might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium.