Valli G., et.al. (2002). Benefits, Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions of Herbal Therapies With Cardiovascular Effects. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Vol. 29, No. 7. Reprieved April 30, 2017 from http://www.unifra.br/pos/aafarm/downloads/_intera%C3%A7_%20cardiovascular.pdf

The article is a culmination of research and extensive literature reviews done by three researchers and specialists in the herbal medicine field of medical therapies. It is an academic and professional article widely informed by the ever rising use and need to use the herbal medicine in the USA. The FDA has weighed in especially in terms of the safety concerns of these various herbs hence this article objectively looks at the issues concerning the benefits, the adverse effects and the therapeutic value of various herbal therapies particularly among patients with cardiovascular diseases.

The article highlights the challenges that the herbal medicine faces in terms of the regulations and standards setting is concerned. Many manufacturers are seen not to bother about the labeling and indication of chemical content of the herbs they sell. The article further highlights the chemical content of some of the most commonly used herbs in the management of heart diseases. The writers further outlay the positive side or the benefits that each of the herbs highlighted in the article hold towards effective management of heart diseases. To give objective balance to the article, the authors point out the adverse effects that have been medically and experimentally proven to emanate from each of the drugs covered therein.

The article comes out as a reliable source of knowledge and instrumental in the study of herbal medication among patients with heart diseases since the authors give facts from various research articles and also includes case studies and numbers where appropriate to further put forth their case. The authors also make deliberate effort to put forth the various heart diseases or conditions and the accompanying herbs that can effectively handle those conditions. This makes the article not only critical, but also informative for the readers who are interested in delving into the use of herbal medications.