Herbal Remedies and Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Sun et al. smdied ginsenoside concentrations in rat plasma using LC-MS. After solid- 

4 HERBAL REMEDIES AND ABNORMAL LIVER FUNCTION TESTS 

Consumption of kava has been associated with increased concentrations of y-glutamyl-transferase (GGT), suggesting potential hepatotoxicity. Escher and Desmeules described a 

HPLC OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN HERBAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS 

Chaparral can be found in health food stores as capsules and tablets and is used as an antioxidant and anti-cancer herbal product. Leaves, stems and bark in bulk are also available for brewing tea. However, this product can cause severe hepatotoxicity. Several reports of chaparral-associated hepatitis have been reported. A 45-year-old woman who took 160 mg of chaparral per day for 10 weeks presented with jaundice, anorexia, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Liver enzymes and other liver function tests showed abnormally high values (ALT 1611 U L- AST 957 U L, alkaline phosphatase 265 U L, GOT 993 U L and bilirubin 

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