1. [Herbal medicines--evidence and drug interactions in clinical practice].
- Author
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Kistorp TK and Laursen SB
- Subjects
- Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic, Evidence-Based Medicine, Garlic adverse effects, Garlic metabolism, Ginkgo biloba adverse effects, Ginkgo biloba metabolism, Herb-Drug Interactions, Humans, Hypericum adverse effects, Hypericum metabolism, Panax adverse effects, Panax metabolism, Phytotherapy adverse effects, Plant Extracts metabolism, Plant Extracts pharmacokinetics, Plants, Medicinal metabolism, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Valerian adverse effects, Valerian metabolism, Drug Interactions, Plant Extracts adverse effects, Plants, Medicinal adverse effects
- Abstract
We present an evidence-based literature review of five commonly used herbs in Denmark: St John's wort, ginkgo biloba, valerian, garlic, and ginseng. Various drug interactions are associated with the intake of some herbal medicines, and may result in many clinical conditions. We bring this to the attention of clinical practitioners. Attention to clinical practice and recommendations for discontinuation of the five herbs are given before surgery. Physicians should be aware of and report potential drug interactions and adverse effects, so as to throw more light on this subject.
- Published
- 2002