Herbal therapy: A review of potential health risks and medicinal interactions

Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 60-74

  Magee, Katrina A ^a  

^a New Hampshire Hospital   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomedical medicine; Complementary and alternative medicine; Herbs

Indexed keywords

DRUG INTERACTION; DRUG THERAPY; HUMAN; PATIENT EDUCATION; PHYTOTHERAPY; REVIEW; RISK FACTOR;

DRUG INTERACTIONS; DRUG THERAPY; HUMANS; PATIENT EDUCATION; PHYTOTHERAPY; RISK FACTORS;

EID: 21744451836     PISSN: 16016335     EISSN: 16016343     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2005.00315.x     Document Type: Article

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