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People should absolutely not use herbal medicine to treat liver disease. 

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1. People with severe liver or kidney disease 

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If your liver or kidneys are already
weak, taking more herbs can make the condition worse. 

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Some herbal drugs, although benign, can
still cause liver damage if used 

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incorrectly and in inappropriate doses. 

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2. People taking Western medicine 

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Here are some herbal remedies that can
be used with certain herbs, causing 

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unwanted reactions or reducing treatment effectiveness. 

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If you are being treated with
prescription drugs, do not arbitrarily 

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combine herbal medicine without consulting a professional. 

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3. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women,
children and the elderly 

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These are groups that are
susceptible to drug ingredients. 

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Their liver and kidneys are often not
filtered as well as normal people, easily causing dangerous side effects. 

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14 people are about to have surgery for
some herbs that may affect 

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the ability to increase fertility 

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blood or interact with a medicine that
causes mermaids Therefore, if you are preparing for surgery, you should 

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do not take herbal medicine at least 1
to 2 weeks in advance, so consult your doctor