Synergism in Herbal Formulations

Aspirin as a single drug is very effective as a painkiller but causes stomach irritation or ulceration. Therefore, to minimize the side effects a combination with antacids is generally prescribed. An appropriate example of multiherbal formulations is seen in most hepatopro-tective preparations. Among the few prescribed herbal preparations in the market, Liv-52, a mixture of more than 20 medicinal plants, is effective in the treatment of common liver disorders. Here a single drug may not be that effective, as liver toxicity may be a manifestation of several metabolic disorders caused by toxins and pollutants. 

7 INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MODERN DRUGS AND NATURAL PRODUCTS 

Natural products are known to interact with modem dmgs, and these interactions are based on the same pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles as in the type of drug-drug interactions. These interactions may induce or inhibit drag-metabolizing enzymes 

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