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Herbal medicines – they are popular, but are they also safe?

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Ernst, E. Herbal medicines – they are popular, but are they also safe?. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 62, 1–2 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-005-0070-2

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