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Herbal Medication Reference: Index
(Originally posted on About Anesthesiology)
HOW TO FIND SPECIFIC HERBAL INFORMATION:
Herbs are listed alphabetically by both trade name and scientific
name. Clicking on a name will take you to a page which has a brief
summary of the anesthetic concerns associated with the substance
in question.
To get additional information on another substance, use the
link at the bottom of each page (or the "BACK" button
in your browser) to return to this index.
WHAT THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MEANS
Some of the herbal agents have a class listed. The American
Herbal Products Association has developed a classification system
for herbs which attempts to designate relative safety and potential
toxicity. This system, while not accepted by all, is at least
an attempt to understand the risks and quantify them appropriately.
- Class 1: Can be safely consumed when used appropriately
- Class 2: Restrictions apply as listed below...
- 2a: For external use only
- 2b: Not to be used during pregnancy
- 2c: Not to be used while nursing
- 2d: Other specific restrictions as noted for individual
herb
- Class 3: Significant data exists to recommend the
following labeling: "To be used only under the supervision
of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.:
Labeling should also include proper use information, dosage,
contraindications, potential advers effects and drug interactions
as well as any other relevant information related to the safe
use of the substance.
- Class 4: Insufficient data exists for classification
purposes.
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