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‘Natural does not mean safe’

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THE South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) said consumers should use complementary medicines with care.

Melanie Govindasamy, the spokesperson, said that when a complementary medicine was used, people should seek professional advice to ensure it was the correct product for them.

“Consumers must remember that ‘natural’ does not necessarily mean safe. Herbal remedies can interact with

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