Eagle Herbs

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis). [Source]

Patient Abstract	Herb and Use	Drug Believed to Interact	Other Drugs Being Taken	Medical Observation	Mechanism	Legitimacy
46 year old woman with history of stroke, rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation [44]	Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions)	Warfarin	Digoxin, frusemide	↑ INR	Herb acts as Cox inhibitor	Likely
Woman with history of mitral valve replacement [45]	Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions)	Warfarin	None stated	INR = 10, widespread bruising	Herb acts as Cox inhibitor	Possible

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Bing Lang and Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu). [Source]

Patient Abstract	Herb and Use	Drug Believed to Interact	Other Drugs Being Taken	Medical Observation	Mechanism	Legitimacy
51 year old man with schizophrenia [38]	Betel nut Areca catechu (Stimulant)	Fluphenazine	Procyclidine	Rigidity, bradykinesia, jaw tremor	Not known	Likely
45 year old man with schizoaffective disorder	Betel nut Areca catechu (Stimulant)	Flupenthixol	Procyclidine	Stiffness, tremor, akathisia	Not known	Likely

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). [Source]

Patient Abstract	Herb and Use	Drug Believed to Interact	Other Drugs Being Taken	Medical Observation	Mechanism	Legitimacy
66 year old man with atrial fibrillation, rheumatic mitral stenosis, cerebral embolism, and gastric adenocarcinoma [40]	Danshen Salvia miltiorrhiza (Cardiovascular disease)	Warfarin	Digoxin, propranolol, topical oil containing 15% salicylates	↑ INR; gastric bleeding but additive action due to coumarin content of herb	Probably no interaction	Possible
62 year old man with mitral valve replacement [41]	Danshen Salvia miltiorrhiza (Cardiovascular disease)	Warfarin	Digoxin, frusemide, captopril	↑ INR but additive action due to coumarin content of herb	Probably no interaction	Likely
48 year old woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease, mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation [42]	Danshen Salvia miltiorrhiza (Cardiovascular disease)	Warfarin	Digoxin frusemide, theophylline, mefenamic acid	↑ INR but additive action due to coumarin content of herb	Probably no interaction	Possible

Observed herb/drug interactions associated with ren shen Ginseng. [Source]

Patient Abstract	Herb and Use	Drug Believed to Interact	Other Drugs Being Taken	Medical Observation	Mechanism	Legitimacy
47 year old man with history of heart valve replacement [51]	Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue)	Warfarin	Diltiazem nitroglycerin, salsalate	INR decreased to 1.5 (previously stable 2–3)	Herb has antiplatelet activity	Likely
42 year old woman with chronic depression [52]	Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue)	Phenelzine	Lorazepam triazolam, bee pollen	Manic symptoms	Not known	Possible
64 year old woman [53]	Ginseng Panax species (Fatigue)	Phenelzine	None	Insomnia, headache, tremor	Not known	Unevaluable

In December of 2000, CRN, or the Council for Responsible Nutrition (a dietary supplement trade group) provided the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) a report demonstrating the safe upper limit dosage for ephedra, known as “ma huang” in Chinese medicine.

This industry group sought to determine the safe dosages for ephedra since there were reports coming in of adverse events such as high blood pressure and heart attacks following the ingestion of extremely large dosages of this herb for energy and weight loss. These uses were inconsistent with their uses in Chinese medicine. More… »

Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) is a great herb for a variety of viral issues as well as stress-induced problems. Interferon therapy is designed to address viral issues as well. The interaction of Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) and interferon is an additive problem. Interferon therapy boosts the strength and sensitivity of the immune system. Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleurum) has the same (but weaker) effect. When these two medicines are used together, they can give rise to an excessive immune response that damages the lungs. More… »

This is really more about a “side-effect” than an interaction.

Long-term high-dose use of gan cao (Licorice root) is associated with changes in how the kidneys excrete water. If you retain more water, it is possible for blood pressure to rise. Reports of this issue describe dosages of 273 to 546 mg per day [source], and 1,000 mg per day [source]. The typical dosage of gan can (Licorice root) used in Eagle herbs formulas varies between 10 – 20 mg per day. Not too much comparatively speaking. This is consistent with traditional uses of this herb. More… »