experts say that natural cold and flu remedies seem fairly safe -- at least when taken in normal doses by healthy adults. "the risks of potentially toxic effects from herbs are almost always related to long-term use " says paul r. thomas edd rd scientific consultant for the office of dietary supplements at the national institutes of health. there are some exceptions. talk to your doctor before taking any herb supplement or vitamin if: you are pregnant. you have a medical condition. you take medicines or other supplements which may interact to cause problems.
what are the risks of natural cold and flu remedies?