systematic_review
    2015

    Interaction between warfarin and Chinese herbal medicines

    Chua YT, Ang XL, Zhong XM, Khoo KS

    Published in Singapore Medical Journal

    Methodology

    Review of published herb-drug interaction reports between warfarin and commonly used Chinese herbs, including danggui (Angelica sinensis)

    Key Findings

    Danggui is among the Chinese herbs most consistently reported to increase bleeding risk with warfarin.

    Conclusions

    Anticoagulated patients should avoid dong quai.

    Limitations

    Narrative review; evidence largely from case reports and animal data.

    Supplements Studied

    This phenomenon has brought along with it increasing reports on herb-drug interactions, beckoning the attention of Western physicians

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Quality Score:6/10

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    Disclosures

    Funding

    Not reported

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