Safety of herbal medicine use during chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer: a “bedside-to-bench” approach

This study evaluated the safety and potential interactions of herbal medicines used by ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Among 98 patients, 42.9% reported using or intending to use herbal products. Five herbs—wheatgrass, European mistletoe, ginger, ephedra, and Oriental mistletoe—were selected for in vitro analysis. Results indicated that ginger and both