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Review
. 1989 Aug;18(8):1017, 1019.

Are herbal teas safe for infants and children?

J R Allen, S Thompson, D Jeffs, B Craven
  • PMID: 2673167
Review

Are herbal teas safe for infants and children?

J R Allen et al. Aust Fam Physician. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

The use of herbal teas is now widespread in our community--even among children. The effect of dosing children with these products is unknown. The authors feel that the potential hazards associated with herbal teas need to be exposed.

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    Evans S. Evans S. Aust Fam Physician. 1989 Dec;18(12):1565-6. Aust Fam Physician. 1989. PMID: 2636889 No abstract available.