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Family Practice Vol. 16, No. 5, 534-538
© Oxford University Press 1999

Selections from current literature

Selections from current literature: effects of Hawthorn on the cardiovascular system

Jose M Zapatero

Department of Family Medicine, University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.

Physicians often express concerns about use of herbal therapies. Many have little or no training in herbal medicine, are not sure of their effects, adverse reactions, or interactions with other medications. Many criticize use of herbal products because they are often of poor quality, and their efficacy have not been demonstrated by sound clinical and basic science research. Others note lack of standardization of and variability between herbal products.

In the United States there has been an increase in the number of people who are using herbal products. Over 12 billion dollars were spent on natural supplements in the US in 1997, almost twice the amount spent in 1994. The consumption of herbal products has continued to increase by over 10% per year. This large increase in the use of these products makes it crucial for physicians to be aware of some of the commonly used herbs.

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