There is an herbal remedy for just about everything from a simple cold to back pain and headaches. But what if you have a medical condition that requires prescription medication? Most people are not aware of possible harmful interactions that can lead to more serious problems in the long run.

According to the Department of Pharmacy at the National University of Singapore, the interactions between herbal remedies and prescription medication depends on many factors. Most importantly the factors concerning the herbal remedy, the prescription medication and the patient themselves should be taken into consideration before allowing a person to take the herbal remedy in conjunction with their prescription medication. While herbal remedies do help, a need for greater awareness is needed as well as the herbal supplemental itself should be properly labeled to alert of potential interactions.