Penn Herb Wellness Guide
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© Martin WallSide Effects
There are no known side effects as long as pyrrolizidine alkaloids are not present. When they are present, they can cause serious liver damage and even liver failure or death. Therefore, pyrrolizidine alkaloidcontaining extracts should not be used.
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