Effects of herbal supplements in medicine

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : De Gruyter, c2011.
Series:Patient safety.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Commonly used herbal supplements
  • Abnormal liver function tests due to use of herbal supplements
  • Kelp and thyroid panel
  • Interferences in digoxin immunoassays by various herbal supplements
  • Interaction of St. John's wort with various drugs
  • Which herbs to avoid with warfarin therapy?
  • Interaction of ginseng, ginkgo, garlic, and ginger supplements with various drugs
  • Interaction of various fruit juices with drugs
  • Heavy metal toxicity due to use of Oriental and Ayurvedic medicines
  • Unexpected laboratory test results due to contamination of herbal supplements with western drugs
  • Moderately toxic and dangerous herbs.