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 |
| Bilberry | Counteract short-acting blood thinners |
| Bromelain | |
| Anticoagulants | |
| Tetracycline | |
| Thrombocytic aggregation inhibitors | |
| Buckthorn bark | Antiarrythmic agents |
| Cardiac glycosides | |
| Corticosteroids | |
| Increase action of Licorice root | |
| Thiazide diuretics | |
| Cascara Sagrada bark | Antiarrythmic agents |
| Cardiac glycosides | |
| Corticosteroids | |
| Increase action of Licorice root | |
| Thiazide diuretics | |
| Chaste Tree fruit | Dopamine-receptor antagonists |
| Cola nut | Caffeine-containing beverages |
| Psychoanaleptic drugs | |
| Echinacea | Counteract immuno-suppressive drugs |
| Ephedra | Cardiac glycosides |
| Guanethidine | |
| Halothane | |
| MAO inhibitors | |
| Oxytocin | |
| Secale alkaloid derivatives | |
| Exacerbate other stimulants | |
| Flaxseed | May delay absorption of drug if taken at same time |
| Garlic | May increase action of blood thinning drugs |
| Ginkgo Biloba | May increase action of blood thinning drugs |
| Ginseng | Increase working of other stimulants |
| Goldenseal | Counteract short-acting blood thinners |
| Green Tea | Reduce absorption of drugs |
| Kava Kava root | Alcohol |
| Barbiturates | |
| Psychopharmacological agents | |
| Licorice root | Chronic use can cause potassium loss |
| Digitalis glycosides | |
| Thiazide diuretics | |
| Oak bark | Alkaline drugs |
| Alkaloids | |
| Psyllium husks | May delay absorption of drug if taken at same time |
| Raspberry leaves | Reduce absorption of drugs |
| Senna leaf | Antiarrythmic agents |
| Cardiac glycosides | |
| Corticosteroids | |
| Increase action of Licorice root | |
| Thiazide diuretics | |
| Senna pod | Antiarrythmic agents |
| Cardiac glycosides | |
| Corticosteroids | |
| Increase action of Licorice root | |
| Thiazide diuretics | |
| St John's Wort | Increase effects of antidepressants and narcotics |
| Uva Ursi leaf | Urine-acidifying agents |
| Valerian | Increase effect of sedatives |
| Witch hazel | Reduce absorption of drugs |
| Yeast, Brewer's | MAO 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
