Definition Herbal medicines that increase the risk of bleeding: Garlic: inhibits platelet aggregation (organosulfur), discontinue for seven days *Ginkgo: inhibits platelet activating factor (terpenoids, flavonoids), discontinue for thirty six hours. Ginseng: inhibits platelet aggregation and lowers blood glucose (ginsensosides [mimic steroids]). Check PT/PTT/glucose, d/c for 24 hours (preferably seven days) Saw Palmetto: associated with excessive […]