Use of herbal medicines among consultation-liaison populations - A review of current information regarding risks, interactions, and efficacy

Consultation-liaison psychiatrists evaluate a wide variety of patients who are often disillusioned with conventional medical care and are seeking to gain some measure of control after their illness. With the growing popularity of alternative health care practices, consultation-liaison psychiatrists must learn more about the implications of herbal medicine usage. This review provides art overview of herbal medicines, a viral component of the alternative medicine movement.