Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions
Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies

Understand herb, nutrient, and drug interactions for the safest, most effective clinical outcomes for your patients

Mitchell Bebel Stargrove (Author), Jonathan Treasure (Author), Dwight L. McKee (Author)

9780323029643, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback / softback, published 22 January 2008

960 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 5.7 cm, 1.95 kg

“This is certainly one of the best books around to discuss the complex area of interactions?
Complementary Medicine, March / April 2009

Presenting detailed, evidence-based coverage of the most commonly encountered therapeutic agents in modern clinical practice, this resource is designed to help you safely and effectively integrate herbal, nutrient, and drug therapy for your patients or clients. Combining pharmaceuticals with herbs or supplements may complement or interfere with a drug’s therapeutic action or may increase adverse effects. Additionally, drug-induced depletion of nutrients can occur. Comprehensive clinical data, quick-reference features, and the insight and expertise of trusted authorities help you gain a confident understanding of how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements interact with pharmaceuticals and develop safe, individualized treatment strategies for your patients.

• More than 60 comprehensive monographs of herb-drug and nutrient-drug interactions cover the most commonly used herbs and nutrients in health-related practice and help you coordinate safe, reliable therapy.
• Each herb and nutrient monograph features summary tables and concise, practical suggestions that provide quick and easy reference and complement the systematic review and in-depth analysis.
• References included on the bound-in CD provide high-quality, evidence-based support.
• Unique icons throughout the text differentiate interactions, evidence, and clinical significance.
• Up-to-date information keeps you current with the latest developments in pharmacology, nutrition, phytotherapy, biochemistry, genomics, oncology, hematology, naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, and other fields.
• A diverse team of authoritative experts lends valuable, trans-disciplinary insight.

Interactions Probability, Significance and Source Strength Guides

Section I: Herbs Interacting with Drugs

Aloe (Aloe vera)

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

Cascara

Cayenne (Capsicum)

Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)

Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)

Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Ephedra (Ephedra sinica)

Feverfew (Tanacetum parth.)

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Ginger (Zingiber off.)

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Ginseng, Chinese/Korean (Panax ginseng)

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum)

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Turmeric/Curcumin (Curcuma longa)

Valerian (Valeriana off.)

Vitex/Chaste (Vitex agnus-castus)

Section II: Nutrients Interacting with Drugs and Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions

A. Vitamins

Beta-Carotene

Folic Acid

Vitamin A / Retinol

Vitamin B1 / Thiamine

Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin

Vitamin B3 / Niacin/Niacinamide

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin D / Calciferol

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

B. Minerals

Boron

Calcium

Chromium

Copper

Iron

Magnesium

Potassium

Selenium

Zinc

C. Amino Acids

Arginine

Carnitine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Tryptophan

Tyrosine

D. Nutriceuticals and Physiologics

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Chondroitin Sulfate

Coenzyme Q10

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Glucosamine sulfate

Inositol

Melatonin

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (including Fish Oils: DHA and EPA)

PABA (Para-aminobenzoic Acid)

Policosanol

Probiotic Intestinal Flora and Prebiotics

S-adenosyl Methionine (SAMe)

Section III: Cross Indexes

A. Drugs by Trade Names

B. Drugs by Generic Names

C. Drugs by Drug Classes

Index

Subject Areas: Complementary medicine [MX]