Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 28-37, February 2009

Clinical approach to clinical herbal toxicity

  • Richard T. Tovar, MD, FACEP, FACMT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Richard T. Tovar, MD, FACEP, FACMT, Medical College of Wisconsin, New Berlin Police and Fire Department, 3215 Golf Road #130, Delafield, WI 53018

Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Poison Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This article is a review of the history and current status of herbs in the United States. The clinical effects of herbs and herbal medicine will be reviewed with respect to side effects and clinical toxicity. Treatment of herbal toxicity will be described where indicated.

Keywords: Herbal agents, Germander, Licorice, Kava kava

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PII: S0740-2570(08)00115-9

doi:10.1053/j.semdp.2008.12.004

Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 28-37, February 2009

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