Herbal Products and Conventional Drugs – an Uneasy Alliance

Authors

  • John Glynn IbnSina Institute of Tibb, 1137 Anvil Road, Robertville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa (Researcher)
  • Rashid Bhikha IbnSina Institute of Tibb, 1137 Anvil Road, Robertville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa, (Chairperson)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v2i4.55

Keywords:

herbals, pharmaceuticals, interaction, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics

Abstract

This review examines the interaction between herbal remedies and conventional (orthodox) drugs. There has been a substantial increase in the consumption of herbal remedies in recent times for various reasons. They are often combined with one another, and are often used simultaneously with conventional drugs that are taken for a wide range of disorders, both acute and chronic. The probability of a real and substantial interaction between the therapeutic agents originating from different medical paradigms is likewise expanding. Whilst most of the herb-drug interactions are undoubtedly minor, benign, and harmless, there are reports of more serious interactions. Possible reasons for specific herb-drug interactions are examined, particularly from the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics perspectives.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 02 No. 04 October’18. Page : 193-198

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Published

2018-08-29

How to Cite

Glynn, J., & Bhikha, R. (2018). Herbal Products and Conventional Drugs – an Uneasy Alliance. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 2(4), 193–198. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v2i4.55

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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