Juniper (Juniperus communis)
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Drug Interactions:- AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants: Oral anticoagulants and juniper extracts may interact since hydroalcoholic extracts of juniper appear to contain vitamin K (13). This interaction is expected to decrease the anticoagulant effects of some oral anticoagulants.
- Anti-diabetic drugsAnti-diabetic drugs: May serve to increase anti-diabetic effects.
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Herb/Supplement Interactions:- AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants: Oral anticoagulants and juniper extracts may interact since hydroalcoholic extracts of juniper appear to contain vitamin K (13). This interaction is expected to decrease the anticoagulant effects of some oral anticoagulants.
- Anti-diabetic herbsAnti-diabetic herbs: May serve to increase anti-diabetic effects.
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Food Interactions:- Juniper spiceJuniper spice: Some foods and drinks are spiced with juniper. Reports of interactions between juniper used as a spice and juniper used as a medicine are lacking.
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Lab Interactions:- Urine assaysUrine assays: Juniper berry can interfere with urine assays and large amounts can cause purplish urine.
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