How Can Drug Interactions Affect the Safety of Herbal Medicines?
Herbal medicines can interact with conventional drugs, leading to herb-drug interactions that may alter the effectiveness or increase the toxicity of either the herb or the drug. For instance, St. John's Wort is known to affect the metabolism of numerous drugs by inducing cytochrome P450 enzymes, potentially reducing the efficacy of medications such as antidepressants and oral contraceptives.
