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If you are taking herbal remedies as a part of your daily routine, it may be in your best interest to stop taking them two weeks before an invasive body modification procedure (it's probably not an issue for things like [[Piercing|piercings]], but do let your [[Piercer|piercer]] know) to avoid '''herbal interactions'''—some herbs will interact with [[Body modification|body modification]] procedures if taken in significant quantity. | |||
Most common are herbs that act as [[Blood Thinning Agent|blood thinning agents]] such as [[Garlic|garlic]], ginger, gingko bilboa, feverfew, alfalfa, clove, dong quai, danshen, ginseng, and so on, but a small number, including agrimony, goldenseal, mistletoe, and yarrow can act as [[Coagulant|coagulants]]. | |||
In addition, some herbs such as kava kava, St. John's Wort, and valerian can interact (and intensify or prolong) the effects of narcotic [[Analgesic|analgesics]]. Herbs like capsicum may increase the absorption of some sedatives. Finally, substances such as ephedra, [[Caffeine (page does not exist)|caffeine]], and common street [[Drug|drugs]] may greatly increase the perception of [[Pain|pain]] during a procedure and are strongly recommended against. | |||
Latest revision as of 05:01, 17 September 2023
If you are taking herbal remedies as a part of your daily routine, it may be in your best interest to stop taking them two weeks before an invasive body modification procedure (it's probably not an issue for things like piercings, but do let your piercer know) to avoid herbal interactions—some herbs will interact with body modification procedures if taken in significant quantity.
Most common are herbs that act as blood thinning agents such as garlic, ginger, gingko bilboa, feverfew, alfalfa, clove, dong quai, danshen, ginseng, and so on, but a small number, including agrimony, goldenseal, mistletoe, and yarrow can act as coagulants.
In addition, some herbs such as kava kava, St. John's Wort, and valerian can interact (and intensify or prolong) the effects of narcotic analgesics. Herbs like capsicum may increase the absorption of some sedatives. Finally, substances such as ephedra, caffeine, and common street drugs may greatly increase the perception of pain during a procedure and are strongly recommended against.