Harmful constituents of herbs

*Radosław J. Ekiert

Summary
Herbs are used by humans as medicines and spices for thousands years. They are used in prophylaxis and treat of many disorders. Till today, because of the availability, they form the base of medicinal systems in many countries. Despite herbs are generally considered to be safe, many of them contain harmful constituents. These compounds belong to the different chemical groups and exert different adverse effects. It is important to be conscious which herbs posses harmful potential and avoid adverse reactions.

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