Herbs to Stop Before Surgery



The recommendations advise discontinuing:

Ephedra and kava -- at least 24 hours before surgery;       

Ginkgo -- at least 36 hours before surgery;     

St. John's wort -- at least five days before surgery;     

Garlic and ginseng -- at least seven days before surgery;       

Echinacea -- as far in advance as possible;       

Valerian -- taper dose in the weeks before surgery or continue to use until surgery under a doctor's advice only


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