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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Herbs That Interact With Other Medications


Here is a partially listing of herbs that react to certain medications. Make sure you check out the herb remedies that you are wanting to try to ensure they will not react or effect the medicines that you may currently be taking.


Herb Interaction
Bearberry Reduce absorption of drugs
BilberryCounteract short-acting blood thinners
Bromelain
Anticoagulants
Tetracycline
Thrombocytic aggregation inhibitors
Buckthorn barkAntiarrythmic agents
Cardiac glycosides
Corticosteroids
Increase action of Licorice root
Thiazide diuretics
Cascara Sagrada barkAntiarrythmic agents
Cardiac glycosides
Corticosteroids
Increase action of Licorice root
Thiazide diuretics
Chaste Tree fruitDopamine-receptor antagonists
Cola nutCaffeine-containing beverages
Psychoanaleptic drugs
EchinaceaCounteract immuno-suppressive drugs
EphedraCardiac glycosides
Guanethidine
Halothane
MAO inhibitors
Oxytocin
Secale alkaloid derivatives
Exacerbate other stimulants
FlaxseedMay delay absorption of drug if taken at same time
GarlicMay increase action of blood thinning drugs
Ginkgo BilobaMay increase action of blood thinning drugs
GinsengIncrease working of other stimulants
GoldensealCounteract short-acting blood thinners
Green TeaReduce absorption of drugs
Kava Kava rootAlcohol
Barbiturates
Psychopharmacological agents
Licorice rootChronic use can cause potassium loss
Digitalis glycosides
Thiazide diuretics
Oak barkAlkaline drugs
Alkaloids
Psyllium husksMay delay absorption of drug if taken at same time
Raspberry leavesReduce absorption of drugs
Senna leafAntiarrythmic agents
Cardiac glycosides
Corticosteroids
Increase action of Licorice root
Thiazide diuretics
Senna podAntiarrythmic agents
Cardiac glycosides
Corticosteroids
Increase action of Licorice root
Thiazide diuretics
St John's WortIncrease effects of antidepressants and narcotics
Uva Ursi leafUrine-acidifying agents
ValerianIncrease effect of sedatives
Witch hazelReduce absorption of drugs
Yeast, Brewer'sMAO inhibitors


As we progress through this journey to health and knowledge, I will add more to this list as the information is obtained. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy.

Charles

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