Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication that helps to reduce pain, fever, and swelling. Throughout the years several doctors have recommended that heart patients take a low-dosage of aspirin per day. If you are considering taking a herb supplement, you should consult with your physician. 

Some herbs will counter act with aspiring. If the herb that you are giving to a child or teenager and it contains salicylates be sure to ask your physician first. 

However, there are some herb supplements that will help your medicines to perform better such as licorice or cayenne. 

The following herb supplements have interactions with aspirin: 

- Coleus. If you are taking aspirin you will want to avoid consuming coleus. It has been said, but not documented that coleus could increase all the effects when you take an anti-platelet medication.

- Cayenne.It contains a chemical that is potent, capsaicin. Capsaicin interacts with certain nerves that are found in the lining of the stomach.

- Licorice. Helps to avoid any irritations that aspirin might cause on your intestines or stomach.

- Ginkgo biloba. There have been several cases that have been reported that this herb will increase your bleeding when you are taking aspirin.

So, before you take aspirin and herb supplements together, consult with your physician.