02SW13 - Herb-Drug Interactions Format:Audio dose and synergistic actions of

dose and synergistic actions of botanical medicines in formulas

Including the Use of Botanical and Complementary Therapies

and their synergistic value when used together

for improving digestion

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02SW13 - Herb-Drug Interactions Format:Audio dose and synergistic actions ofSpeaker: David Winston. Myths, facts and theory are examined in this presentation. Types and categories of interactions are described, along with levels of evidence. Extensive reports of interactions involving a variety of botanicals are evaluated. Some of the herbs included in the discussion are ginseng, cat's claw, chaste tree, ginkgo, guggul, hawthorn and many others. The proceedings article is a helpful reference, since it covers the topic in more