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I have asthma problem last 5 years.will ashwagandha (withania somnifera) cure me?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No cure: There is no cure for asthma and there is no miracle herbal product which has shown significant efficacy in controlling asthma.

Answered 1/15/2018

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