Index

Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents IX
4. 1 Commonly used herbal supplements 1
5. 2 Abnormal liver function tests due to use of herbal supplements 19
6. 3 Kelp and thyroid panel tests 29
7. 4 Interferences in digoxin immunoassays by various herbal supplements 37
8. 5 Interaction of St. John’s wort with various drugs 45
9. 6 Herbs to avoid with warfarin therapy 59
10. 7 Interaction of ginseng, ginkgo, garlic and ginger supplements with various drugs 67
11. 8 Interactions between fruit juices and drugs: clinical impact 75
12. 9 Heavy metal toxicity due to use of Oriental and Ayurvedic medicines 83
13. 10 Contamination of herbal supplements with Western drugs 95
14. 11 Toxic and dangerous herbs 103
15. Appendix 115
16. Index 119
17. Color plates 123