Abstract
This review examines the interaction between herbal remedies and conventional (orthodox) drugs. There has been a substantial increase in the consumption of herbal remedies in recent times for various reasons. They are often combined with one another, and are often used simultaneously with conventional drugs that are taken for a wide range of disorders, both acute and chronic. The probability of a real and substantial interaction between the therapeutic agents originating from different medical paradigms is likewise expanding. Whilst most of the herb-drug interactions are undoubtedly minor, benign, and harmless, there are reports of more serious interactions. Possible reasons for specific herb-drug interactions are examined, particularly from the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics perspectives. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 02 No. 04 October’18. Page : 193-198
Highlights
There has been a major resurgence of interest in herbalism in the last 30 or 40 years.[1]
The benefits of herbal medicine are vast, it is essential to understand the basics of herbal medicine and to accept that some herbal medicines can have negative impacts on health, especially if conventional drugs are being consumed at the same time
A number of herbs have established themselves in the therapeutic mainstream as both effective and safe for defined clinical disorders.[5]. This has led to many people combining herbal medicines with conventional drugs in a healing practice known as Integrative Medicine, resulting in increased frequency of herb-drug interactions.[8]
Summary
There has been a major resurgence of interest in herbalism in the last 30 or 40 years.[1]. A number of herbs have established themselves in the therapeutic mainstream as both effective and safe for defined clinical disorders.[5] This has led to many people combining herbal medicines with conventional drugs in a healing practice known as Integrative Medicine, resulting in increased frequency of herb-drug interactions.[8] Most of these are minor, often barely noticeable.
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