Herbal treatment has been and is still being widely researched and discussed in the scientific world. As we saw in our previous blog that it is important to know how the herbs work and their interactions with drugs and other foods. Especially for Sickle Cell Anemia, where many opt for alternative herbal treatment to avoid the vicious cycle of side effects from pharmaceutical drugs Today we look at some of the herbs commonly used, their uses, risks and interactions.
*SELECTED HERBS,THEIR COMMON USES AND RISKS
COMMON NAME
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SCIENTIFIC SOURCE NAME
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CLAIMS AND USES
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RISKS
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Aloe(gel)
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Aloe Vera
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Promote wound healing i.e. leg ulcers
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Generally considered safe.
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Chamomile(flowers)
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Matricaria chamomilla
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Relieve indigestion.
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Generally considered safe.
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Garlic(bulbs)
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Allium sativum
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Lower blood lipids and blood pressure.
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Generally considered safe; may cause garlic breath, body odor, gas and GI distress. Inhibits blood clotting.
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Ginger
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Zingiber officinale
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Prevent motion sickness, nausea
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Generally considered safe.
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Ginkgo(tree leaves)
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Ginkgo biloba
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Improve memory, relieve vertiligo
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Generally considered safe; may cause GI distress, dizziness. May Inhibit blood clotting.
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Ginseng
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Panax ginseng(Asian)
P.quinquefolius(American)
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Boost immunity, increase endurance.
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Generally considered safe. May cause insomnia and high blood pressure.
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Note: Allergies may occur for some herbs.
*Adopted from Table H18-2, Whittney.E and Rolfes.S, Understanding Nutrition, 10th Edition.
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**HERB AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
HERB
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DRUG
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INTERACTION
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PATIENT GUIDELINES
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Chamomile(flowers)
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Anticoagulant(blood thinners) Warfarin
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Prolong bleeding time.
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Avoid taking with sedatives or alcohol.
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Garlic(bulbs)
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Aspirin,Warfarin
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Prolong bleeding time.
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Avoid use after surgery.
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Ginger
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Aspirin,Warfarin
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Prolong bleeding time.
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Use only briefly during pregnancy.
Avoided by patients on anticoagulants or have a history of gallstones.
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Ginkgo
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Anticoagulant
Acetaminophen
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Blood thinning effect.
Enhance effect.
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Absorption is unaffected by food intake.
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Ginseng
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Asian-Anticoagulants
American-Corticosteroids
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Blood thinning effect hence increased likelyhood of hemorrhage.
Enhance hormonal response.
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Do not use with patients undergoing steroid therapy.
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Licorice
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Thiazide medications
Potassium
Cortisol
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Counteract effects.
Increased leading to Sensitivity to glycosides.
Prolongs half-life which leads to Hypokalemia, high blood pressure and edema.
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** Adopted from
i)Table H18-3, Whittney.E and Rolfes.S, Understanding Nutrition, 10th Edition.
ii)Herb and Drug Interactions in Manual of Clinical Nutrition Management.
Well folks those are some of the herbs we can look at today but please hit us up if you have questions on any other herbs of interest. Drop us a comment on your experience in using herbal remedies or ay questions you have about herbal remedies.
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