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Resource for herbal supplements

by Reese
Posted: Sat., May 17, 2008, 05:46 pm

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Topics: alternative, complementary, dietary supplements, herbs, minerals, Treatments - Alternative, vitamins

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For more information on the safety and effectiveness of a number of herbal products please check here:

www.nccam.nih.gov

They provide a nice listing of commonly used herbs that the National Institute of Health has sponsored clinical trials on and provides information on any side effects that should be considered when taking herbal supplements.

Herbal supplements

Good info. Noticed in a few of these descriptions that some supplements shouldn't be taken with specific medication. Do you know of a reliable resource where I could find out more about herbal supplements and drug interactions?

by Tina T
Posted: Sun., May 18, 2008, 06:23 am

this is great

Thanks so much for letting everyone know about this!

by joanna
Posted: Sun., May 18, 2008, 12:41 pm

herb/drug interactions

There is not a lot available to the public besides what is provided by some pharmacies and a few websites. I know Walgreens has a drug interactions site, but you do have to register on their site. Another site like www.naturaldatabase.com is a great resource, but limited information is available unless you purchase additional access, which can be pretty expensive. Otherwise, if you are affiliated with a college, university or public library you may be able to get access that way.

Unfortunately, information on herbal supplements is not as readily available as it should be, but the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is working to make reliable sources more available. Until then, talking to a physician, naturopath, herbalist, or pharmacist is a valuable source to use if the sites do not have information on the herbs or supplements you need.

by Reese
Posted: Sun., May 18, 2008, 12:58 pm