Milk Thistle Supplements Low In Silymarin
Submitted by Susan on 6/13/2007

According to a test performed by ConsumerLabs.com most milk thistle supplements do not contain the amount of silymarin that they claim to contain. Of the nine products that were tested, only two contained amounts that matched their labels.

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Using Herbs As Intended
Submitted by Susan on 6/4/2007

According to a recent article in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, people often do not use herbs the way they are intended to be used. The problem is not in using herbs, but it may be that people are not educated as to the proper use of herbs.

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Warfarin And Herb Interactions
Submitted by Susan on 6/4/2007

Anyone taking warfarin (Coumadin) should consult a physician before taking any other medicine or herbal supplements. Warfarin is commonly used to thin blood and prevent clots, and certain herbs can either magnify its effects or work against it. Neither is a desirable situation.

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