Herbal medicines are a popular alternative today to a healthy lifestyle. Because so many people use herbal products today it is very important to know as much possible about the herbal medicines you choose to take and how they can effect your life.
Herbal products can have adverse effects with other medications you are taking. If you are pregnant or having surgery or taking prescription medications for other disease processes there may be certain herbs you should avoid unless approved by your physician.
| Herbs That May Effect Your Anesthesia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ephedra | Echinacea | Goldenseal |
| Garlic | Ginger | Ginko |
| Ginsing | Kava-kava | Licorice |
| Saw Palmetto | St.John's Wort | Valerian |
| * This is just a partial list, there may be other supplements you should avoid. Always check with your doctor before starting and stopping your medications. | ||
| Herbs That May Effect Your Pregnancy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe | Catnip | Chamomile | |
| Comfrey | Feverfew | Garlic | |
| Ginger | Goldenseal | Licorice | |
| Milk Thistle | Pennyroyal | St John's Wort | |
| * This is just a partial list, there may be other supplements you should avoid. Always check with your doctor before starting and stopping your medications. | |||
| Herbs That May Effect Other Medications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe | Basil | Bee Pollen | Capsicum |
| Cat's Claw | Chamomile | Chondroitin | Dandeloin |
| Dong Quai | Garlic | Ginger | Ginseng |
| Goldenseal | Green Tea | Kava | Lavender |
| Licorice | Melatonin | Mistletoe | Pau d'arco |
| St John's Wort | Valerian | Wintergreen | Yohimbe |
| * This is just a partial list, there may be other supplements you should avoid. Always check with your doctor before starting and stopping your medications. | |||
| Sources: American Society of Anesthesiologist: What You Should Know About Herbal Use and Anesthesia & Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. | |||
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