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Not necessarily.
Don't think that herbal health products are safer than other medicines
just because they come from plants. Many plants are poisonous.
Although herbal products are advertised as "natural," they aren't
natural to the human body.
Unlike prescription medicines, herbal products don't have be tested
before they're sold to prove that they work well and are safe. In
addition, herbal products may not be pure--they might have other
ingredients, such as plant pollen, that could make you sick
Yes. It may not be safe to take herbal medicines if you have certain
health problems. |