"Consumers must also be aware herbal medicines can have potent biological effects. Just because something is described as 'natural', 'herbal', or 'derived from plants', doesn't mean it is always safe. Unlike modern medicines derived from plants, which contain a single active substance, herbal medicines can contain a complex mix of powerful components.Oops.
"Herbal medicines can interact with conventional medicines and affect the way they work, for example, St John's Wort can alter the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill Other remedies can make your blood less likely to clot which is important if you are already taking a conventional blood thinning medicine such as warfarin.
"Many herbal medicines may not be suitable for use during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding, whilst others may not be right for children or the elderly.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Herbal Medicines: 'Natural' Doesn't Always Mean Safe, Says Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Huh.
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