David Bloomberg

Herbal remedies can lead to dangerous and sometimes fatal side effects, David Bloomberg asserts in the following viewpoint. According to Bloomberg, these side effects include kidney failure, strokes, seizures, and high blood pressure. He maintains that herbal medicines should be tested thoroughly to ensure that they are safe and effective. Bloomberg is chairman and cofounder of The Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land (REALL), a nonprofit educational and scientific organization in Illinois.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. As stated by Bloomberg, what are some of the dangerous side effects of comfrey?
2. According to Bloomberg, why are some potential herb- drug interaction problems unknown?
3. What does the author find interesting about St. John’s wort’s effect on pregnancy and fertility"

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