For writing up this particular Section of the book the authors have reviewed information
concerning CHM herb-drug interactions reported in medical and scientific literature …

Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs provides
basic biomedical principles on adverse and beneficial interactions between Chinese herbal …

While the use of health food and over-the-counter drugs for health promotion and adjuvant
therapy is becoming increasingly popular, the concern about adverse effects is mounting …

Drug interactions are a commonplace occurrence, and with the majority of pharmaceuticals,
such interactions are well characterized. These interactions may be beneficial, with …

There is a lack of basic knowledge about the affirmation that herbs, vitamins, and other
dietary supplements may augment or antagonize the actions of prescription and …

Herb–drug interactions are subject to much interest at present, but for various reasons
reports may be unreliable or unsubstantiated. Herbal medicines are variable in composition …

The popular use of herbal products in the general community raises concerns for potential
herb–drug interactions. The risk of herb–drug interactions is increased if the herbal …

Many people have turned away from conventional medicines, with the belief that
'natural'substances like herbs are safer than synthetic substances. This belief is augmented …

● Information listed here is limited to the 60 commonly used Chinese monographs with
potent clinical actions. However, note that it is essential and recommended in Chinese …

Drug interactions (DIs) represent an important and widely under recognized source of
medication errors. An interaction is said to occur when the effects of one drug are changed …