Herbs & Vitamins to Avoid Before Surgery

Did you know that there are certain herbs and vitamins to avoid before surgery? Make sure you discuss all herbals products, medications and other foods or supplements to avoid WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR PHYSICIAN before ANY surgical procedure. 

Aloe Vera
Asian Ginseng
Bayberry
Black Cohosh 
Blue Cohosh
Bromelain
Calendula
California Poppy
Cascara
Castor Bean
Cat's Claw
Cayenne Pepper
Chamomile
Cinchona Bark
Dong Quai
Dandelion
Evening Primrose
Fenugreek
Fever Few
Fig Wort
Garlic
Ginger
Ginko Biloba
Ginseng
Guggul
Hawthorn
Hops
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail
Kava Kava
Lemon Balm
Licorice Root
Ma Huang
Niacin
Passion Flower
Sagrada
St. John's Wort
Valerian
Vitamin E
Willow Bark
Yohimbe

Herbal Precautions, interactions and complications are not limited to this list. 

Items on this list can increase bleeding potential, cause potential interactions with anesthesia and may interfere with cardiac regulation or function. 

DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO THIS LIST! YOU MUST CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR PRIOR TO ANY SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.