why do people use herbal drugs? patient autonomy/control ease of use easy availability...
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Why do people use herbal drugs?Patient autonomy/control
Ease of useEasy availabilityConfidentiality
Possibility of fewer side effects (compared to prescription meds)
Belief that herbal drugs are “safer” and “more natural”
Dangers of Herbal DrugsLack of well-controlled testing to show
Efficacy Safety
Drug-drug interactionsOften a large number of pharmacological
active compoundsWhich ones are causing effects?Do the compounds interact? (would they be
effective without the other compounds?)Concentrations of active compounds vary (plant
variety, growing conditions, havesting/processing processes)
St. John’s wortActive Ingredients:
HypericinHyperforin …and at least 8 others
Ginko
Kava
Valerian
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