Case series and review of Ayurvedic medication induced liver injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary and alternative medicine use among Americans is prevalent. Originating in India, Ayurvedic medicine use in the United States has grown 57% since 2002. CAM accounts for a significant proportion of drug induced liver injury in India and China, but there have been only three reports of drug induced liver injury from Ayurvedic medications in the U.S. We report three cases of suspected Ayurvedic medication associated liver injury seen at a Southern California community hospital and review literature of Ayurvedic medication induced liver injury.

Case presentations

Three patients presented with acute hepatocellular injury and jaundice after taking Ayurvedic supplements for 90-120 days. First patient took Giloy Kwath consisting solely of Tinospora cordifolia

SUBMITTER: Karousatos CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7956115 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature