Herb effectiveness and interactions

Question 1

Blue Cohosh

Answer 1

Abortifacient: Contraindicated for Pregnancy

Question 2

Turmeric

Answer 2

Combined with glutamine for optimum gut function

Question 3

St John’s Wort

Answer 3

Likely to interfere with ART medications in HIV patients
May decrease effectiveness of cytochrome P450 pathway medications
Helps with anxiety
Helps with mild to moderate depression
Interact with statin drugs, Digoxin, Coumadin

Question 4

Licorice root

Answer 4

Flavonoid

Question 5

Green Tea

Answer 5

Flavonoid

Question 6

Cloves

Answer 6

Arthritis

Question 7

Arnica

Answer 7

Arthritis

Question 8

Comfrey

Answer 8

Arthritis

Question 9

Goldenseal

Answer 9

Cholagogue

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 10

Garlic

Answer 10

Interferes with ART medications in HIV patients

To be avoided before surgery

Question 11

Chasteberry

Answer 11

May inhabit FSH and prolactin secretion.

Question 12

Black Cohosh

Answer 12

Interacts with Statin drugs eg atorvastatin

Increase in liver enzymes especially ALT

Question 13

Bayberry

Answer 13

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Question 14

Colt’s foot

Answer 14

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 15

Valerian

Answer 15

May increase effects of certain anti-seizure medications

Question 16

Ginseng

Answer 16

To be avoided before surgery

Question 17

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 17

To be avoided before surgery

Question 18

Kava

Answer 18

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 19

Hops

Answer 19

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 20

Sage

Answer 20

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 21

Barberry

Answer 21

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 22

Cilantro

Answer 22

Supports heavy metal detox

Question 23

Dill

Answer 23

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Question 24

Thyme

Answer 24

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Question 25

Oregano

Answer 25

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Question 26

Corosolic Acid

Answer 26

Corosolic acid has numerous biological properties, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and protein kinase C inhibition activity. However, there is a lack of clinical evidence to support these uses.

Question 27

Bilberry

Answer 27

Warfarin - Potentiation of bleeding.

Question 28

Bladderwrack

Answer 28

Hyperthyroid medication
May decrease effectiveness of drug due to natural iodine content.
Thyroid hormones
Should not be administered concurrently with preparations containing thyroid hormone.

Question 29

Cat’s Claw

Answer 29

HIV protease inhibitors

May increase drug levels

Question 30

Cayenne (Chili Pepper)

Answer 30

ACE inhibitor
May cause drug-induced cough.
Theophylline
May increase absorption and drug level.

Question 31

Celery Seed

Answer 31

Thyroxine

May reduce serum levels of Thyroxine

Question 32

Chinese Skullcap

Answer 32

Losartan
Rosuvastatin
May decrease drug levels

Question 33

Coleus

Answer 33

Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs
May alter response to drug.
Hypotensive medication
May potentiate effects of drug.
Prescribed medication
May potentiate effects of drug.

Question 34

Cranberry

Answer 34

Midazolam
May increase drug levels.
Simvastatin
May increase side effects of drug.
Warfarin
May alter INR (most frequently increase).

Question 35

Dong Quai

Answer 35

Warfarin

May potentiate effect of drug.