Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen have a long history of safe
and effective use as both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics/antipyretics …

The longstanding, successful use of herbal drug combinations in traditional medicine makes
it necessary to find a rationale for the pharmacological and therapeutic superiority of many of …

ContextWidespread use of herbal medications among the presurgical population may have
a negative impact on perioperative patient care. ObjectivesTo review the literature on …

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal remedy used widely for the treatment of
depression. Recent clinical studies demonstrate that hypericum extracts increase the …

Despite the widespread use of herbal medicines, documented herb-drug interactions are
sparse. We have reviewed the literature to determine the possible interactions between the …

The first clinically relevant reports of preparations of St. John's wort (SJW), a herbal medicine
with anti‐depressant effects, interacting with other drugs, altering their bioavailability and …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been described as a promising new modality for the
treatment of cancer. PDT involves the combination of a photosensitizing agent …

In recent years, the antidepressant activity of Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St.
John's wort, has attracted much attention from both scientists1-4 and the wider public. 5 …

Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L.(St John's wort) are now successfully competing for
status as a standard antidepressant therapy. Because of this, great effort has been devoted …

Rationale: St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has recently gained popularity as an
alternative treatment for mild to moderate depression. Given the current widespread use of …