SBS News – Australia · australia
More Australians are self-prescribing natural remedies, but are they always safe?
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More Australians are self-prescribing natural remedies like andrographis, which has been linked to life-threatening allergic reactions. The Therapeutic Goods Administration is urging the removal of andrographis from its list of low-risk substances after over 1,300 adverse reaction reports. This trend points to growing distrust in pharmaceuticals and a shift toward self-medication, despite safety risks.
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