Evaluation of documented drug interactions and contraindications associated with herbs and dietary supplements. Stockleys herbal medicines interactions stony brook medicine. Simon yeung overview simon yeung has been associated with five companies, according to public records. Volume 11 number 16 2007 1101 special feature introduction since the beginning of civilization, all cultures have developed means of treating illness. But right now, we dont have enough information to know whether it is safe and effective for this purpose. Veitch n, smith m, barnes j, anderson l, phillipson d. Challenges in efficacy and safety assessments harry h. Herbal medicinal products hmps are the subject of increasing interest regarding their benefits for health.
Simon yeung, pharmd, mba, lac 5, heidi kussmann, nd. Red clover is a legume, which like soy contains phytoestrogens plantbased compounds structurally similar to estradiol, capable of binding to estrogen receptors as an agonist or antagonist. Evidencebased anticancer materia medica william chi. We address the issues surrounding the use of herbs, herbal compounds, and other botanical agents in. K simon yeung abstract many patients with cancer or other urologic disorders use complementary therapies in an effort to control symptoms and to prevent and treat disease. Both chlorogenic acid and catechins contain properties known to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, but consumption of antioxidants doesnt necessarily translate into a health benefit, according to k.
Many patients prefer herbs for symptom relief to conventional medications which have limited efficacyside effects. Randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for the treatment of hot flashes in breast cancer patients gary deng, andrew j. Clinical guide to herbdrug interactions in oncology researchgate. View simon yeung s profile for company associations, background information, and partnerships. Clinical guide to herbdrug interactions in oncology. Simon yeung, mba, pharmd, the clinical coordinator of the site, and his colleagues recently completed a study suggesting that the supplements most commonly used often have the least amount of scientific data validating their safety and effectiveness. Derek woo tulane university, louisiana tu department. What are the dangers of drug interactions with herbal. We identified singleherb medicines that may warrant further study in cancer patients. Chinese herbal medicine pcspes ii induces the apoptosis of androgenindependent prostate carcinoma cell line pc3 chinese.
Effect of video modeling process on teachinglearning hurdle clearance situations on physical education students. Safety and pharmacokinetic trial of docetaxel plus an astragalusbased herbal formula for nonsmall cell lung cancer patients barrie r. I participate in botanicals research and coordinate the filing of investigational new drug ind applications submitted by the integrative medicine service to the u. Each herb or remedy description is accompanied by information as to its origin.
Instead of concentrating on cancer removal, it has become obvious that supportive measures are also important. A single arm phase ii study of a fareastern traditional. Randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for the. Herbs and other botanicals in cancer patient care springerlink. Many americans use dietary supplements, including herbal products, in the belief that they are natural and safe. Integrating dietary supplements into cancer care moshe. Memorial sloankettering cancer center, new york, ny, usa.
However, few herbs have been thoroughly studied in humans. Inhibition of human dendritic cell activation by hydroethanolic but not lipophilic extracts of turmeric curcuma longa. Cancer patients are increasingly using herbal supplements for relief of symptoms. The antimicrobial activities of plant oils and extracts have been recognized for many years.
However, a serious concern is the potential appearance of clinically significant drug. View simon yeung s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The book provides sciencebased information for the medical community about herbal remedies, other dietary supplements, and nonmainstream products promoted as cancer treatments. There are many problems associated with botanicals research, however. Jyothirmai gubili and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Supportive cancer care with chinese medicine william chi.
The basic requirement for modernisation of chinese herbal medicine ps xie. How your supplements interact with prescription drugs. Food and drug administration to ensure the safety of botanical products for clinical trials. Table of contents for library of congress control number. Simon yeung integrative medicine service, memorial sloan kettering cancer center, new york city, ny, usa. Nonprescription herbal remedies are commonly used by cancer patients in efforts to control their disease or to manage symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Red clover was traditionally used to treat asthma, pertussis, cancer, and gout. Farnsworth chapter 3 good agricultural practice gap2 does it ensure a perfect supply.
Alternative treatment for cancer annals of traditional. Before the era of modern pharmaceuticals, plants were the major source of medicine. Patients with advanced nsclc who progressed after prior platinumcontaining chemotherapy were accrued and received docetaxel at 35 mgm2 for 3 weeks followed by 1 week of rest. The discovery and mechanism study of angiogenesis inhibitors from three salvia herbal medicine funded by national natural science foundation, 2010 20, co. Each herb or remedy description is accompanied by information as to its origin, most common uses, benefits, and risksdangers. Mavis lees 3 research works with 123 citations and 2,489 reads, including. Integrating dietary supplements into cancer care show all authors. Over the past 16 years, his comprehensive knowledge of traditional chinese herbal medicine and western pharmacology, along with his commitment and dedication, have made the database recognizable worldwide. Herbdrug interactions started appearing in the literature in the 1980s, when reports described the interactions of st. These include the means to improve quality of life during treatment and to contain tumor growth. Frenkel, m, cohen, l, peterson, n, swint, k, palmer, l, bruera, e. Theres a section on application of the formulas in western and tcmedicine. Effect of shosaikoto xiaochaihutang on hbeag clearance.
Integrating dietary supplements into cancer care integrative. Yeung chinese herbal consulting center 805 e garvey ave. Simon yeung, pharmd, mba, lac5, heidi kussmann, nd, fabno9, and keith i. A study on molecular mechanism of antiinfluenza virus effect of chinese medicine with secondgeneration dna sequencing technology funded by open research grantguangzhou. Handbook of chinese herbal formulas by him che yeung east.
To this end, herbal medicine appears to offer holistic support via as yet unknown pathways. Sheena k au yeung 1, louise bradley, ashley e robertson, rebecca shaw 1,2, simon baroncohen 34 and sarah cassidy 5 abstract previous research shows that autistic people have high levels of cooccurring mental health conditions. If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to reset your password. We conclude by emphasizing the need to inform patients and physicians about herbdrug interactions and how to advise patients on appropriate use of herbal supplements to minimize the risk for interactions. Simon yeung, andrew vickers, stacey guillen, derek woo, marci coleton, and mark g. We conclude by emphasizing the need to inform patients and physicians about herbdrug interactions and how to advise patients on appropriate use of herbal. Herbal quality has always been a major concern for tcm researchers because it is difficult to know which is of the best quality. Simon yeung, pharmd, mba, lac, manager of our awardwinning about herbs website. Handbook of chinese herbal formulas by him che yeung this text describes some 300 frequently used formulas, giving characters, pinyin, common names and botanical names for each of the formula constituents along with the range of dose in grams. Tsai hh, lin hw, simon pickard a, tsai hy, mahady gb. Integrating dietary supplements into cancer care sage journals.
This book provides sciencebased information about herbal remedies, other dietary supplements, and nonmainstream products promoted as cancer treatments for the medical community. This article was first printed in the 30 august 2007 issue of. Derek woo of tulane university, louisiana tu read 3 publications contact derek woo. Herbal medicine for depression and anxiety wiley online library. Simon yeung, focus on alternative and complementary therapies, vol. Yeung manages a sloan kettering website, about herbs, and an app doctors and patients can use to search for potential interactions between dietary supplements.
Simon yeung, a doctor of pharmacy and herbalist at memorial sloan kettering cancer center in new york. Search our database of over 100 million company and executive profiles. Rcassileth 4 an evidencebased perspective of panax ginseng asian ginseng and panax quinquefolius american ginseng as a preventing or supplementary therapy for cancer patients 85 lee. Markus koehnen stephen wortley jeffrey levine adam chisholm for albert ip, alfred c. Efforts to subject botanicals to rigorous scientific research began recently. Recently, the oil of melaleuca alternifolia tea tree has gained widespread acceptance and it is now the principal antimicrobial preservative in a range of pharmaceutical cosmetics for external use, such as face and hand washes, pimple gels, vaginal creams, foot powders, shampoos, conditioners and. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simon s. Yet, a number of case reports have revealed that mental health conditions are often misdiagnosed in autistic. I am a doctor of pharmacy and a professionally trained herbalist with indepth knowledge of botanical products and potential interactions between dietary. Simon yeung, pharmd, lac, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Despite increasing concerns, the term herbdrug interactions was only introduced as a medical subject headings mesh term in 2004.
We address the issues surrounding the use of herbs, herbal compounds, and other botanical agents in the oncology context. Apr 04, 2012 its a serious problem, and getting more serious as the number of medications and herbal products increases, says k. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simons. A single arm phase ii study of a fareastern traditional herbal formulation shosaikoto or xiaochaihutang in chronic hepatitis c patients. Author links open overlay panel gary deng a robert c.
Are your patients taking herbs that may interact with. View simon yeungs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. I also consult with patients about the proper use of dietary supplements. A lot of people are interested in taking kratom for their cancer pain because theyre concerned about the addiction potential of traditional opioid drugs, says pharmacist k. Herbdrug interactions in cancer care cancer network. Chapter 1 the basic requirement for modernisation of chinese herbal medicine peishan xie chapter 2 evidencebased herbal medicine. Among these, herbal medicines have a substantial place in cancer treatment and palliation. Materia medica book is not really ordinary book, you have it then.
Hung, george ho and simon yeung no one appeared on behalf of sinoforest corporation. Folk theories of insomnia among cancer survivors kelly m. Simon yeung memorial sloan kettering cancer center. Some supplements are known to make certain chemotherapy drugs less effective or to increase their side effects, says k. Use of herbal supplements is on the rise around the world, but limited data exist on the safety and efficacy of botanical products.
Fe tal testosterone and autistic traits bonnie auyeung 1, simon baroncohen1,emma ashwin 1, rebecca knickmeye r 1,2,kev in ta ylor 3 and gerald hackett 4 1 autism research centre, depart ment of psychiatr y, university of cambridge, cambridge, uk 2 depart ment of psychiatr y, university of nor th carolina at chapel hill, chapel hill, nort hcarolina, usa 3 depart ment of clinical biochemistr. The book provides detailed information on over 250 remedies and describes their. Integrating dietary supplements the authors 20 into. Antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of chamomile extract. In addition, i advise healthcare professionals on the adverse effects of herbal products. Simon yeung, pharmd, mba, lac, jyothirmai gubili, ms, and barrie cassileth, ms, phd, integrative medicine service, memorial sloankettering cancer center october 15, 20.
Research is unclear, however, on whether shoring up your diet with extra vitamins, minerals, and other supplements helps or hurtsin the short run or in reaching for the century mark. Organized for quick reference, alphabetically, in chinese names and also by english names. Sleep for health memorial sloan kettering cancer center. Black cohosh, chamomile, chasteberry, lavender, passionflower, and saffron appear useful in mitigating anxiety or depression with favorable riskbenefit profiles compared to standard treatments. Simon yeung, a research pharmacist and acupuncturist at. Pdf download for integrating dietary supplements into cancer care, article information. Find this and many other dissertation guides and resources at. Materia medica by by dan bensky this chinese herbal medicine.
One of the companies is still active while the remaining four are now listed as inactive. In modern times, isoflavone extracts of red clover are most often used to treat menopausal symptoms, as. Simon yeung, clinical coordinator and research pharmacist at memorial sloankettering cancer center in new york city. To study a commonly used astragalusbased herbal formula previously found effective in nonsmall cell lung cancer nsclc on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel in patients with nsclc. Anxiety and depression are prevalent among cancer patients, with significant negative impact. Assumptions, limitations, delimitations, and scope of the. Herbal supplements are marketed to cancer patients with. Simon yeung integrative medicine service memorial sloankettering cancer center new york, ny 10021, usa jie you tumor department clinical oncology centre longhua hospital affiliated to shanghai university of traditional chinese medicine shanghai 200036, p. Experience of mental health diagnosis and perceived. Johns wort and grapefruit juice with several prescription drugs. Search for other herbs in monterey park on the real yellow pages. The influence of margin width and volume of disease near margin on benefit of radiation therapy for women with dcis treated with breastconserving therapy. Use of herbal supplements is on the rise around the world, but.
Safety and pharmacokinetic trial of docetaxel plus an. Simon yeung, a pharmacist and herbalist at memorial sloankettering cancer center, where he manages a database of supplement information available to. Simon yeung, pharmd, lac manager, about herbs website integrative medicine service memorial sloan kettering cancer center new york, new york. Simon yeung svp, cto, coca cola north america the coca. Herbdrug interactions in oncology, 2nd edition 9781607950417 by barrie cassileth.
Simon yeung, a pharmacist and herbalist at memorial sloankettering cancer center, where he manages a database of supplement information available to physicians and patients. The repetition of information and references across chapters from different angles of regard may well serve those readers interested in a subset of the book. Its a serious problem, and getting more serious as the number of medications and herbal products increases, says k. Sciences medic ineintegrative medicine medic ineintegrative medicine.