Chinese herbs mixed with medications can be hazardous

A new tool created by University of B.C. medical students aims to minimize risks

Using traditional Chinese herbal remedies while also taking prescription medications can cause potentially life-threatening reactions.

After a survey of Chinese immigrants in Vancouver found that many use traditional herbs and fail to disclose it to their doctors, a group of medical students developed a cautionary chart outlining the dangers.

The project began while the four students were at the University of B.C. medical school. Now they are all pursuing specialty training across Canada and are proud of the patient safety tool they’ve just unveiled.

Read more about it in the Vancouver Sun