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Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 11:498-506, October 2003
© 2003 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Special Article

Herbals and Botanicals in Geriatric Psychiatry

Abhilash K. Desai, M.D., and George T. Grossberg, M.D.

Received March 22, 2002; revised July 23, 2002; accepted July 25, 2002. From St. Louis University Health Science Center School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Address correspondence to Dr. Grossberg, Director, Geriatric Psychiatry, St. Louis University Health Science Center School of Medicine, 1221 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104. e-mail: grossbgt{at}slu.edu

There is high prevalence of herbal medicine use among elderly people. Most patients do not reveal their herbal use to their physicians and pharmacists. The authors describe some commonly used herbal remedies in terms of their potential benefits and known adverse effects. The review also highlights the potentially serious risk of herb–drug interactions and discusses communication issues and regulatory concerns associated with use of herbal medicines. Health practitioners should remember to include herbal use history in their routine drug histories and remain informed of the beneficial and harmful effects of these treatments.

Key Words: Herbal and Botanical Treatment • Depression • Dementia




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