Herbal medicine, Pharmacology FAQ

Taking anticoagulant medications? My family member is taking anticoagulant medication, and the doctor advised that foods containing vitamin K should be limited to 0.5 bowls per day, and certain herbal medicines should be avoided. I would like to ask the pharmacist if there is a m...

Anticoagulants Hello, doctor. A family member is taking anticoagulant medication due to pulmonary embolism. Recently, they have experienced dry skin with slight peeling. I would like to ask if it is safe to use lotions such as Australian sheep oil (with evening primrose oil), she...

Can the blood pressure medication Perindopril and the contraceptive pill Dailian be taken together? I am taking Bulletproof enzymes or New Pril enzymes before bed. In terms of medication to induce menstruation, my doctor said that in addition to taking Dailian, I should also comb...

Birth control pills and breast enhancement pills? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask if taking the contraceptive pill "Yuezi" and breast enhancement supplements together will have any effects. If so, how long should I wait before taking the breast enhancement supplement...

Medication issues Hello, Huang, I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and have been taking a custom herbal medicine from a Chinese medicine shop (self-paid). Yesterday, I visited a sleep clinic and informed the doctor about my GERD, who adjusted my medication. I found tha...

Medication consultation Hello, doctor. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Currently, I take one Metformin pill with breakfast and dinner, and one hour after meals, I take a herbal medicine (ingredients: yam, cooked rehmannia, goji berries, dodder seed, cornelian cherry, cyp...

Is it safe to use ginkgo biloba extract simultaneously with liver medications, thyroid hormones, and ginseng? Thank you! Hello Dr. Liao, My husband underwent treatment for stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma 10 years ago (radiation and chemotherapy). In the past couple of years, ...

"Venous relaxation" & anticoagulant warfarin Dear Pharmacist, two months ago I had a deep vein thrombosis in my calf. A month ago, an ultrasound showed no signs of a clot. However, every day after getting up, my calf gradually becomes stiff for about 2 hours. I am c...

Herbal Medicine Use in Pregnant Women Hello Doctor: I am currently 10 weeks pregnant. My mother-in-law, seeing that I am thin, has been giving me chicken essence, which also contains red dates, goji berries, angelica, astragalus, and American ginseng. I have heard that it is best...

Kowa Pharmaceutical's Kowa-Kai (also known as Kaimarin)? In January, I underwent an endoscopy and was diagnosed with gastritis. After taking medication for several months, my condition has improved, but I still occasionally experience indigestion, stomach acid, and a feeling...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal medicine Hello, doctor. I am a chronic urticaria patient, and I have been troubled by this allergy for almost a year. I previously consulted Western medicine, but now I am seeing a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. My condi...

Can a fifth-grade student take ginseng? Doctor: Hello! My son is 11 years old and 135 cm tall. He has an allergic constitution, experiencing symptoms such as a runny nose in the morning and occasional itchy eyes and nose. He is currently spending the summer at his grandmother...

Drug testing Hello, I would like to inquire if there are hospitals in Chiayi that can test the contents of a medication. The reason is that a friend recently introduced me to a traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin issues, claiming it is a family secret recipe. My friend...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I recently found out that my mom bought a type of traditional Chinese medicine capsule that has a food inspection number 9405-0185-B02-SA-1 on it. The ingredients listed are all traditional Chinese herbs, but I couldn...

Regarding multivitamins? I would like to ask the doctors, I am currently working as an engineer in a tech park. Due to the nature of my job, I spend almost the entire day sitting in front of a computer, and I usually eat out for all three meals. Occasionally, I have some fruit fo...

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Diabetes Management Hello Dr. Huang: I would like to ask you some questions. My father was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago, along with hypertension and cardiovascular issues. These conditions have caused him to experience frequent urinatio...

Are pain relievers really effective? Hello, doctor: Recently, I saw a television advertisement for a herbal medicine for pain relief, which claims to treat all kinds of aches and pains, including lower back pain, sciatica, and frozen shoulder. Is it really that effective? Product...

What are the treatment issues related to the side effects of cancer chemotherapy? On June 12, 2004, according to the Apple Daily, the Department of Health commissioned the Housheng Tumor Center of Taichung Hospital, China Medical University, and the Guangtian Hospital Cancer Cent...

Which Chinese herbs can be sold as health foods? Hello, Pharmacist Li: I would like to engage in the sale of traditional Chinese medicine health food products, but I am unsure which herbal ingredients can be included without requiring a prescription from a licensed traditional Ch...