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Written ahead of time, each with links to NIH, NCCIH, CDC, and other public pages. Use them as-is, or ask a more specific question on the home desk.

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Herb safety

Herbs are plants with pharmacology — treat them that way

The crunchy instinct to start with plants is fair. The reckless part is assuming 'natural' means 'can't hurt you.' NCCIH and the Office of Dietary Supplements exist because herbs and capsules can thin blood, stress the liver, and collide with prescriptions. A good apothecary is also a good librarian.

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