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An evaluation of selected herbal reference texts and comparison to published reports of adverse herbal events.

Author: AndersonIlene B, BlancPaul D, HallerChristine A, KimSusan Y

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Overview

Current herbal reference texts lack sufficient information for assessing and managing adverse health effects of botanical therapies. While some references provide basic information on herb toxicity, they fail to adequately address overdose management, which could negatively impact patient care.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: There has been a recent proliferation of medical reference texts intended to guide practitioners whose patients use herbal therapies. We systematically assessed six herbal reference texts to evaluate the information they contain on herbal toxicity. METHODS: We selected six major herbal r...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03256189

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Assessing Herbal Reference Texts and Their Toxicity Information

This research delves into the realm of herbal medicine, evaluating the adequacy of information on herbal toxicity in major reference texts used by healthcare practitioners. The study aimed to compare the toxicological information provided in six widely used herbal references with published reports of adverse herbal events. The authors examined the information provided on twelve herbs commonly associated with adverse events, based on data from a regional poison control system.

Limited Toxicity Information in Herbal References

The study revealed significant shortcomings in the toxicological information provided in current herbal reference texts. While the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database emerged as the most comprehensive and useful resource, all references lacked sufficient information on managing herbal medicine overdoses. This gap in information can pose a significant risk to patient care.

The Importance of Reliable Information on Herbal Toxicity

This research, like a desert explorer navigating a treacherous landscape of herbal remedies, highlights the crucial need for accurate and complete information on herbal toxicity. Healthcare practitioners require reliable resources to ensure safe and effective use of herbal therapies.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study reminds us that the world of herbal remedies, like the vast desert, can hold both beauty and danger. It's essential for healthcare practitioners to rely on thorough and reliable information sources to ensure patient safety in this domain. The lack of comprehensive toxicity information is a gap that needs to be bridged to protect patients from potential harm.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2003-03-18
  2. Date Revised 2019-10-27
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12298422

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/BF03256189

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