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E van Galen

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PubMed2000

[Drug interactions of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) are potentially hazardous].

Hypericum can lower the plasma levels of simultaneously administered drugs by induction of metabolism. Combinations of hypericum products with warfarin, cyclosporin, oral contraceptives, theophylline, fenprocoumon, digoxin and indinavir have led to reported interactions and reduced therapeutic activity. It is therefore not advisable to combine hypericum products with other drugs, especially CYP3A4 and p-glycoprotein substrates. Discontinuing hypericum after protracted use may lead to higher plasma levels of the drugs used simultaneously, with the risk of adverse effects. Registered homeopathic preparations with a dilution of 1 in 10,000 or weaker may be regarded as safe.

Anticoagulants↗
PubMed1995

Exploring homeopathic resources on the Internet: HOMEOWEB.

Electronic mail and other forms of communication on the Internet are especially important for complementary medicine disciplines, like homeopathy, which lack an efficient academic network for research purposes. The main advantages of using the Internet for homeopathy are outlined in this article. The first step to developing an electronic communications network was to create a Homeopathic Internet Resources List, which is available on-line now, and is being updated constantly. This references the great homeopathic libraries and reference databases. Most of these have been made accessible electronically through the Internet or by e-mail, although many homeopathic physicians are still unaware of the power of Internet communication. Since the summer of 1995 the HOMEOWEB webserver has tried to bring together scientific information on all aspects of homeopathic therapy on the Internet. This service will be enlarged in the near future, and the aim is to promote the Internet as the primary means of worldwide communication among the homeopathic community, ensuring that homeopathy survives into the next century.

Computer Communication Networks↗