Herbal horrors Part 2

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Herbal horrors Part 2 (Teacher: Michael)

Those just some of the common problems. There many more recorded instances of herbal medicines causing trouble.

One of the other major problems concerning herbal medicines is that they interact dangerously with prescribed drugs. So, for example, liquorice interfere with drugs to control high blood pressure.

Horse chestnut also contains an ingredient which interfere with anticoagulants and lily of the valley mix badly with the heart drug digitalis.

The evidence certainly suggest, very firmly, that any patient taking a herbal medicine on the lookout for effects. And they also very aware that herbal medicines cause dangerous reactions when with prescribed medicines.

Herbal medicines good and they sometimes very powerful in helping certain conditions. But they also harm and only experienced herbalists who recognise this worth their salt.

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