Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interaction

Lesson One – Introduction to Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interaction

1.1 The Importance of Knowing Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interactions to the Herbalist
1.2 Patient Safety

Lesson Two – Pharmacokinetic Interactions

2.1 Absorption
2.2 Drugs That Affect G.I Motility
2.3 Distribution

– Coumadin (Warfarin) and Interactions

2.4 Metabolism

– Drugs Which Speed Up Liver Metabolism
– Drugs Which Inhibit or Slow Down Liver Metabolism

2.5 Elimination

– Drugs That Damage the Kidneys

2.6 Recognition of Drugs of Higher Risk of Interaction

Lesson Three – Pharmacodynamic Interactions

3.1 Herb to Drug Interactions

– Sympathomimetic Effects
– Cardiovascular Effects
– Diuretic Effects
– Anticoagulant Effects
– Anti-diabetic Effects

3.2 Teratogenic Herbs
3.3 Herb Drug Nutrient Quick Facts

Lesson Four – Known Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interactions Part 1

4.1 Aged Cheese, Alfalfa, Aloe, American Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Astragalus
4.2 Barberry, Bilberry, Bitter Melon, Black Pepper, Bladderwrack, Bromelain, Buckthorn, Bugleweed
4.3 Calamus, Calendula, Cascara Sagrada, Cassia Cinnamon, Cayenne

Lesson Five – Known Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interactions Part 2

5.1 Cinchona, Coffee, Cola, Cordyceps, Crucifer
5.2 Devil’s Claw, Dong Quai
5.3 Eleuthero, Ephedra, Eucalyptus, Evening Primrose
5.4 Fenugreek, Feverfew, Flax
5.5 Garlic

Lesson Six – Known Herb-Drug-Nutrient Interactions Part 3

6.1 Ginger, Ginkgo, Grapefruit, Guar Gum, Guarana, Gymnema
6.2 Hawthorn
6.3 Kava, Kelp, Kudzu
6.4 Lemon Balm, Licorice, Lobelia
6.5 Magnolia, Maitake , Mate, Meat – Grilled, Milk, Milk Thistle
6.6 Nutmeg
6.7 Oak, Oats, Oatmeal, Orange Juice
6.8 Papain, Psyllium
6.9 Reishi, Rhubarb, Rosemary
6.10 Senna, Soy, St. John’s Wort, Stinging Nettles, Spinach, Strawberries, Raspberries, Spinach and Rhubarb
6.11 Tea, Tomato, Turnips, Turkey Tail, Turmeric
6.12 Uva Ursi
6.13 Valerian
6.14 Yohimbe
6.15 References