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Herbal Supplements: Is natural always safe?

Herbs, like any medication, can have potentially harmful side effects and while they can certainly be beneficial, should be used with caution.

The use of herbs has been documented for centuries and are used by those who consider them to be a safer alternative to drugs. Although any modern drugs have herbal or plant ingredients, the efficacy of herbal supplements is believed to derive from the interaction of all the compounds found in the herb, whereas over-the-counter medications often use just one of the many compounds found in herbs.

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