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choose 2 herbal products and discuss what they are used for, possible side effects, any toxicity? How will this effect medications that someone may be taking?
herbal products | uses | side effects | toxicity | interaction |
Triphala |
- in obesity to reduce weight - antioxidant -to delay body changes due to ageing |
-Diarrhoea, -gastric discomfort |
-worsen conditions like ulcerative colitis | - with antithrombotic drug like clopidogrel and warfarin |
Guggul |
-hyperlipidemia |
-headaches -stomach upset -vomiting |
-estrogen contraceptives, leading to its reduced efficiency |