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I have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. if she suggests a certain root or herb, can i use it safely for claudication?

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Dr. Vasudev Ananthram answered

Which herb or root: Don't know. If you are recommended a certain herb or root make sure first it does not harm or interact with any of your medications before you try.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Howard Rubin answered

Claudication: Safety is uncertain and efficacy of herbal treatments are not proven with rigorous scientific double blind placebo controlled studies.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 6/17/2017

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A member asked:

I have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. if she suggests a certain root or herb, can i use it safely for claudication?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vasudev Ananthram answered

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Howard Rubin answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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