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Acute hepatitis induced by Shou‐Wu‐Pian, a herbal product derived from Polygonum multiflorum
Author(s) -
Park Gordon JH,
Mann Stephen P,
Ngu Meng C
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2001.02309.x
Subject(s) - medicine , polygonum , traditional medicine , dermatology , gastroenterology
Herbal preparations are widely available and generally regarded by the public as harmless remedies for a variety of medical ailments. We report the first case in Australia of acute hepatitis associated with the Chinese herbal medicine Shou‐Wu‐Pian, prepared from Polygonum multiflorum . Cholestatic hepatitis developed in a Chinese woman taking this preparation for the greying of her hair, and liver biopsy was consistent with a toxic reaction. Clinical and biochemical resolution occurred following cessation of the drug.