This website is for learning. It does not give medical advice, and it does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, dietitian or midwife.
- Do not use our pages to diagnose or treat an illness, or to stop or change a medicine.
- Herbal supplements can cause side effects and interact with medicines, even when they are “natural”.
- Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, older people, people before surgery and anyone taking medicines should always ask a health professional first.
- Amounts shown in the “For grown-ups” sections come from studies. They are not recommendations and are not for children.
- Products sold as supplements vary a lot in strength and quality. Follow the label and your health professional.
- In an emergency, or if someone may have swallowed a plant, oil or supplement by mistake, call your local emergency number or poison centre right away.
In Morocco, the Centre Anti-Poison et de Pharmacovigilance du Maroc (CAPM) answers 24 hours a day on 0801 000 180 or 05 37 68 64 64.
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