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Calumba

Scientific names: Jateorhiza palmata, Wateorhiza palmata, Cocculus palmatus, Jateorhiza columba, Jateorhiza miersii, Menispermum columba, Menispermum palmatum

Family: Menispermaceae

Alternate names: Calomba Root, Calumbo Root, Colombo

Scientific names: Jateorhiza palmata, Wateorhiza palmata, Cocculus palmatus, Jateorhiza columba, Jateorhiza miersii, Menispermum columba, Menispermum palmatum

Family: Menispermaceae

Alternate names: Calomba Root, Calumbo Root, Colombo

Background

Calumba (Jateorhiza palmata) is an herb. The root has been used as an ingredient in bitters and has also been used to make medicine.

Calumba might help to relax the muscles in the intestinal tract. It might also increase the amount of acid released in the stomach.

People take calumba for various gastrointestinal conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

Safety Safety definitions

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calumba is safe. Very large doses may cause vomiting and stomach pain.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calumba is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Effectiveness

Effective Effectiveness definitions

There is interest in using calumba for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.

Dosing & administration

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of calumba might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

Interactions with pharmaceuticals

Antacids

Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.

Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of antacids.

Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers)

Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.

H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.

Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).

Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors)

Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.

Proton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors.

Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).

Interactions with herbs & supplements

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Interactions with foods

There are no known interactions with foods.

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