A doctor should monitor the use of any medicinal herb, making sure it does not conflict with medications already prescribed, and will not worsen conditions already known.

Also, the sensitivity or allergic reaction can best be handled by a doctor.

As a general rule, new medical problems can occur from ingesting herbal remedies, but the potential for an allergic or toxic reaction is always there.

Pregnant women should take herbs only under the direction of a knowledgeable physician or midwife.

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Think of the body as a test tube in a chemistry lab. Anything that is put into that test tube, or taken out, will cause a reaction. If the reaction is desirable, fine. But if it is not desirable, it should be changed with the help of medical advice. Even water causes a change in body chemistry.