Significance of herb-drug interactions in clinical practice: A narrative review

Authors

K J. Malagi Dr, KMCFollow
Kamath Madhusudhana Dr, KMCFollow

Abstract

Background: There has been a drastic increase in herb-drug interactions day-by-day as a result of an increase in the population using herb and its supplements along with the contemporary medicines. Objectives: To discuss the safety of usage of herbal medicines along with contemporary medicines in the management of lifestyle disorders. Method: This is a systemic review with narrative analysis. A study was carried out to understand the mode of herb-drug interaction in lifestyle disorders. Literature search was conducted with various titles and reports on medical indexed journals, focusing on herb-drug interaction on selected lifestyle disorders. Conclusion: The issue like herb-drug interaction can successfully be combated by bringing change in the curriculum, active participation of regulatory agencies, reforms in statutory bodies and by creating a golden triangle of traditional and modern medicine, and science

Recommended Citation

Malagi, K J. Dr and Madhusudhana, Kamath Dr (2015) "Significance of herb-drug interactions in clinical practice: A narrative review," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, .
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol1/iss1/15