Gossypol

• What other names is Gossypol known by?
• What is Gossypol?
• How does Gossypol work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Are there any interactions with medications?
• Dosing considerations for Gossypol.

What other names is Gossypol known by?

Coton Velu, Cotonnier Herbacé, Cottonseed Oil Extract, Extrait d'Huile de Coton, Gosipol, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium hirsutum, Karpasa.

What is Gossypol?

Gossypol is a substance found in the cotton plant. It is extracted commercially from the seeds and used for medicine.

Possibly Effective for...

• Male contraception (birth control), when taken by mouth.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Use as a vaginal spermicide, problems of the uterus (womb) and ovaries, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other conditions.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).