Yuan Shen Root — Safety & Interactions
Yuan Shen · Radix Scrophulariae
Use with caution. Practitioner review recommended before use.
Contraindications
- Deficiency-cold digestive weakness with loose stools
- Uncomplicated chronic fatigue without heat, dryness, or nodule formation
- Use in formulas specifically avoiding the traditional incompatibility with Li Lu
Cautions
- Yuan Shen is strongly cooling and can aggravate weak digestion if mismatched to the pattern.
- Modern concentrated extract use should not be assumed equivalent to classical decoction use.
- MSK page not found - drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid-active medications - theoretical overlap if self-prescribed for thyroid concerns | |||
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.