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Please read these if you have concerns regarding herb-drug interactions:
Checking for Possible Herb-Drug Interactions
Warfarin and Chinese Medicine
Are you using the right dosage of herbs?
Dosage and Form of Herbs...
Differentiating Sulfur Compounds: sulfur, sulfa, sulfites, and more
Giving Out Bad Advice? Cautions about avoiding dairy
Gluten in Chinese Herbs
Issues Surrounding Genetically Modified Products
Water Consumption and Health...
Restructuring American Acupuncture Practices: how often to receive treatment
Safety Issues Affecting Chinese Herbs: Herbs That May Increase Blood Pressure
On Taking Herbs While Breastfeeding
Chinese Herbs and Pregnancy: Where to Draw the Line?

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