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Published on in Vol 10 (2024)

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Herbal remedies: amber tincture bottle, capsules, dried herbs in jars, and wooden scoop.

Estimating Adverse Events Associated With Herbal Medicines Using Pharmacovigilance Databases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Estimating Adverse Events Associated With Herbal Medicines Using Pharmacovigilance Databases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Chuenjid Kongkaew1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Dang Thuc Anh Phan1, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Prathan Janusorn1, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Pajaree Mongkhon1, 5 Author Orcid Image
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