Herbal Supplements: Talking with your Patients

Joyce K. Anastasi; Michelle Chang; Bernadette Capili

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.06.004

Herbal Supplements: Talking with your Patients

Joyce K. Anastasi, Michelle Chang, Bernadette Capili

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Abstract

The popularity and prevalence of herbal products and dietary supplements in the US has grown steadily. Patients are increasingly using them to prevent disease, complement conventional therapies, and promote well being and health. Nurse practitioners play a critical role in discussion, communication, and education of herbal supplement use. This article provides a review of commonly used herbal supplements regarding recent evidence for efficacy, possible drug interactions, and safety considerations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	29-35
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.06.004
State	Published - Jan 2011

Keywords

Botanicals
Complementary and alternative medicine
Herbal supplements
Herbs
Side effects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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