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Herbal adverse events:
Contra-indications, Warnings:
.Khellin causes photosensitivity
During treatment, exposure to sun or other sources of ultraviolet light
should be avoided
Pregnancy and lactation:
A. visnagae fruits should not be used during pregnancy. As the fruits have
been traditionally used as an emmenagogue (stimulate menstruation in
women).
It is better not to be used by lactating women as safety during lactation has
not been established.
Drug interactions:
None documented

 Gravel Root (Eupatorium purpureum):

Species (Family): Eupatorium purpureum (Asteraceae)
Synonym(s): Joe-Pye Weed, Kidney Root
Part(s) Used: Rhizome, root
Uses:

- Herbal use:
Effects on urinary tract: Gravel root possess antilithic and diuretic action.
it has been used for urinary stones, cystitis, dysuria, urethritis, prostatitis, and
specifically for renal calculi.

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