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| foods. If you're concerned about the safety and scientific testing of any medicinal herb, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Herb Research Foundation requesting information. |
| In conclusion, common sense and education are your best guides to herb use. Don't use an herb without learning about it first. Mislabeled herbs are rare, but a company that grows its own herbs and tests what it buys insures product safety. The safest herbs may be those you grow yourself using organic methods or those you purchase from reputable sources. Unfortunately, nearly all herbs imported into the United States are fumigated or otherwise treated with chemicals, a consideration for anyone using herbs medicinally. No discussion of herb safety would be complete without a mention of this concern. Whenever possible, buy herbs from organic or wildcrafted U.S. sources or grow them yourself. |
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