| A crash course in Chinese herbology for the psychopharmocological prescriber. | |
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PMID: 19968403 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Given the unparalleled popularity of botanicals in the United States, it is safe to say that almost every psychopharmacological prescriber will see some patients using Chinese herbs. Data show that between 36% and 42% of Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) each year and that persons suffering from depression and anxiety (67%) use CAM services significantly more than do their nonanxious and nondepressed counterparts (39%). This article gives an overview of several classical Chinese medical single herbs and herbal formulas commonly used for persons with psychiatric disorders and discusses some of the herbs that have the potential to interact with various pharmaceutical drugs. In addition, the article reviews scientific evidence and, at times, the lack thereof to validate the use of Chinese herbs and formulas in treating psychiatric conditions. Overall, the article seeks to prepare the pharmacological prescriber for working with patients concomitantly taking psychiatric medications and Chinese herbs. |
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Authors:
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Kathryn P White |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology Volume: 17 ISSN: 1936-2293 ISO Abbreviation: Exp Clin Psychopharmacol Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-08 Completed Date: 2010-02-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9419066 Medline TA: Exp Clin Psychopharmacol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 384-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA 91803, USA. kwhitephd@earthlink.net |
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Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Drug Compounding Drugs, Chinese Herbal / history, pharmacology, therapeutic use* Herb-Drug Interactions History, 15th Century History, 21st Century History, Ancient History, Medieval Humans Medicine, Chinese Traditional / history, methods* Mental Disorders / drug therapy* Phytotherapy |
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0/Drugs, Chinese Herbal |
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