Agranulocytosis and Citrobacter Infection Associated with Jamu, a Herbal Remedy Containing Phenylbutazone

Hepatitis associated with Kava, a herbal remedy for anxiety.

Kava, the rhizome of the pepper plant Piper methysticum, has been widely used in the South Pacific as a narcotic drink. Lactones, the major constituents of kava, are considered to be pharmacologically active and are sold in Europe and the United States as standardised extracts for anxiety and tension. A 50 year old man presented to his doctor because of jaundice. He had noticed fatigue for a mo...

Hepatotoxicity Associated with Herbal Tea Containing Kelp

A 40-yr-old Sri Lankan female presented to the gastroenterology clinic with jaundice. Further work-up revealed extrahepatic cholestasis with a hepatocellular component; however, subsequent work-up revealed no significant findings. Hospitalization revealed hepatotoxicity associated with ingestion of a homemade herbal tea containing kelp (Laminaria), which was confirmed with further history. Hepa...

Herbal Remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is basically an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of joints and other areas of the body. It is known to affect people of all ages but the main cause of rheumatoid arthritis is still not known precisely among individuals. In RA the joints are damaged to a huge extent that ultimately leads to its destruction and deformity. Although RA has no proper cure it c...

Herbal Remedy is Natural and Safe.

Agranulocytosis associated with nitrofurantoin therapy.