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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Veröffentlicht in:	Hospital practice (1995) 1999-06, Vol.34 (6), p.105-123
Hauptverfasser:	Hadley, Susan K., Petry, Judith J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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