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Why does restful night sleep teas recommend consulting my physician first? i thought tea was all natural and no harm to the body.

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Depends: Some of the herbs in herbal teas can interfere with prescription medications.

Dr Krauser and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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