Medicinal Herbs: A Primer for Primary Care

Used for centuries as folk remedies, herbs are enjoying a surge of public interest. Some empiric findings have been supported by formal research results. In order to advise patients about such preparations, physicians need to be aware of the indications, contraindications, drug interactions, and pot...

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Published in:Hospital practice (1995) 1999-06, Vol.34 (6), p.105-123
Main Authors: Hadley, Susan K., Petry, Judith J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aloe - therapeutic use
Chamomile
Drug Interactions
Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Ericales - therapeutic use
Flavonoids - therapeutic use
Garlic - therapeutic use
Ginkgo biloba - therapeutic use
Humans
Mentha piperita
Oils, Volatile - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Zingiberales - therapeutic use
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Summary:Used for centuries as folk remedies, herbs are enjoying a surge of public interest. Some empiric findings have been supported by formal research results. In order to advise patients about such preparations, physicians need to be aware of the indications, contraindications, drug interactions, and potential side effects. Eight popular herbs are reviewed.
ISSN:2154-8331
2377-1003
DOI:10.3810/hp.1999.06.151