Use of herbal medicines among consultation-liaison populations. A review of current information regarding risks, interactions, and efficacy.

作者: Catherine C. Crone , Thomas N. Wise

DOI: 10.1016/S0033-3182(98)71374-X

关键词: Health carePsychiatryPopularityFamily medicineAlternative medicineVariety (cybernetics)Medical careMedicine

摘要: Consultation-liaison psychiatrists evaluate a wide variety of patients who are often disillusioned with conventional medical care and seeking to gain some measure control over their illness. With the growing popularity alternative health practices, consultation-liaison must learn more about implications herbal medicine usage. This review provides an overview medicines, vital component movement.

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