Herbs and Supplements

Question 1

Astagalus

Answer 1

Immunostimulant.
Possibly reduces effectiveness of chemo.

Question 2

Black cohosh (Remifemin)

Answer 2

May relieve sx of menopause.
Source of Vitamin A and pantothenic acid
May increase toxicity of doxurubicin (Adriamycin) and docetaxel (taxotere)

Question 3

Bromelain

Answer 3

From pineapple extract. Immunostimulant.

Question 4

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 4

antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Causes bleeding when combined with warfarin or aspirin, raises blood pressure when combined with thiazide diuretic, and causes coma when combined with trazadone. Lowers the threshold for seizures in seizure-prone individuals