Herbal remedies and any traditional medicine

Herbal remedies, any traditional medicine and certain foods must be stopped at least 10 to 14 days prior to surgery.

These include but are not limited to the following:

  • Arnica

  • Ginkgo

  • Danshen

  • Ginseng

  • Devil’s claw

  • Meadowsweet

  • Dongquai

  • Papaya

  • Feverfew

  • Pulmonaria mollissima

  • Garlic

  • St John’s wart

  • Ginger

  • Tamarind