| October 10, 2004 |
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Herbal Safety
Quick,  what's your (legal) medicinal herb of choice? According to this site, Echinacea, St. John's Wort, and Ginko biloba are the favorites of most Americans. Herbal remedies seem innocuous enough, but are they really safe? This bilingual (English/Spanish) site from the University of Texas provides factual information and dispels misguided assumptions about herbal products used internationally. Herbal ingredients are now added to many foods we eat and drink, and consumption of herbal supplements has skyrocketed. But science has yet to determine all the risks. Protect yourself by learning more about the herbs you ingest. (in Health) |
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