Pharmacological-Herbal Management Project
Assigned Herbs & Reported Uses
Herbs: Comfrey
Herbs: Evening Primrose
Reported Uses: ADHD, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Biliary Disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus
Reported Uses: anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, bruises, cancer, cough, fractures, myalgia
Reported Doses of the Assigned Herbs
Herbs: Comfrey
100mcg/day pyrrolizidine alkaloids for up to 10 days; total duration up to 4-6wk/year
Herbs: Evening Primrose
2-3 gram PO BID
Cautions of the Assigned Herbs
Herbs: Comfrey
Avoid if breastfeeding, broken/damaged skin, pregnancy; caution if hepatic disease
Herbs: Evening Primrose
Avoid if surgery within 2 weeks; caution if coagulation disorder, schizophrenic, and seizure disorders
Drug Interactions of the Assigned Herbs
Herbs: Comfrey
No significant interactions known or found for this drug. Caution is always advised with multiple medications
Herbs: Evening Primrose
Antiplatelet/anticoagulant effects
Adverse Reactions of the Assigned Herbs
Herbs: Comfrey
Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, anorexia, hallucinations, hepatotoxicity, lethargy, liver cancer
Herbs: Evening Primrose
Abdominal distension, acne, bleeding risk increased, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, flatulence, headache
Conclusion
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References
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