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Michael Schuneman, DC
Hey, I was wondering if anyone had some good resources to get more information about herb and pharmaceutical interactions. I am a chiropractor and in my state, it is in my scope of practice to recommend herbal and other supplements. But I want to be aware of possible interactions between pharmaceuticals and herbs as Doc mentions many times. However, I have not heard any specific resources mentioned. I know I can just start searching for studies on interactions but I was hoping to start with maybe some books or other resources. Thanks!
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Hi Michael,
I’m working on a module for the school that has a lot of that sort of information. In the mean time here are some good books that I often use.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Emily Jantz
Thanks for posting the books. I had actually just been wondering about this today!
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Thank you so much! I will check these out!
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Karel Womack
Thank you for these books you’ve suggested!
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Dr. Veronica DaVanzo
I will throw it out there even though it is probably more expensive than buying a book: there is a database called Natural Medicines on which it is very easy to find all known interactions between herbs and pharmaceuticals. It is a paid subscription which I had access to and browsed during my dental school years. It’s based on published research studies (which are admittedly gatekept by the allopathic medicine community), so the downside is that it focuses on standard extracts and commercial supplements rather than traditionally formulated whole-herb remedies. It also relies on published studies having been done – some herbs have less info than others just due to the volume of published studies. That said, especially for the more commonly used herbs, there are some incredibly detailed monographs. I was able to put together a whole lecture on garlic based on the Natural Medicines monograph and the studies referenced in it.
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Yia’Yia’
Thanks for sharing! Will be checking out these resources!
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