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This information is based on a professional level monograph edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com): Ernie-Paul Barrette, MD (Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine); Ethan Basch, MD, MPhil (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center); Paul Hammerness, MD (Harvard Medical School); Anh Le, PhD (Emory University); Michael Smith MRPharmS, ND (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine), Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD (Massachusetts General Hospital); Wendy Weissner, BA (Natural Standard Research Collaboration).

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DISCLAIMER: Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.

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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.