RE: blood thinners, now herb/drug interactions

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/25/2006 8:42:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

boblindeherbalist writes:

 

The greatest risk of herb/drug is will blood thinners, cyclosporin and

protease inhibitors, also st. john's wort has the most cases of interactions

with

meds. But remember the number of negative reactions even with these herbs is

very small. There are ample lists of single herbs that have blood thinner

possiblities.

Bob

 

 

 

Bob, good point about the St Johns Wort, even food recommendations like

telling the patient they need to eat more veggies. The green leafy ones will

make

changes in blood clotting because of vitamin K..

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I frequently teach about herb/drug interaction. Anyone prescribing herbs

should be constantly tracking current issues. At the very least, please check

out a book called Herb Contraindications & Drug interactions by Francis Brinker

as well as follow what is going on at ABC (Amer Botanical Council) website

www.herbalgram.org The greatest risk of herb/drug is will blood thinners,

cyclosporin and protease inhibitors, also st. john's wort has the most cases of

interactions with meds. But remember the number of negative reactions even with

these herbs is very small. There are ample lists of single herbs that have blood

thinner possiblities.

Bob

www.acuherbals.com

 

" Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. " <ckvedeler wrote:

Hi Karen,

 

I have a patient I have treated dozens of times who is on Coumadin. I

use no more caution than any other patient I treat as far as the

acupuncture goes. I have never had an excessive bleeding problem with

this patient. Where you need to be careful is with herbs. I may be

overly cautious, but I don't prescribe herbs to patients on Coumadin as

there are several known drug - herb interactions and I'd rather be safe

than sorry.

 

Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

Oasis Acupuncture

<http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

Suite D-35

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 991-3650

Fax: (480) 247-4472

 

 

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Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of

ktarnower

Tuesday, January 24, 2006 2:28 PM

Chinese Medicine

Re: blood thinners

 

 

A patient was just put on Coumadin and is understandably concerned about

receiving acupuncture and herbs. Could someone help me here with

precautions and contraindications. Thanks.

Regards,

Karen